Week 1 Slides - Social Animal
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Which one of the following is NOT a goal of science?

  • Manipulation (correct)
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    • What is the key distinction between knowing that an event occurs and knowing why it occurs?

  • Knowing that an event occurs is based on understanding the underlying reasons, while knowing why it occurs requires observation.
  • Knowing that an event occurs is based on observation, while knowing why it occurs requires experimentation.
  • Knowing that an event occurs is based on observation, while knowing why it occurs requires understanding the underlying reasons. (correct)
  • Knowing that an event occurs is based on experimentation, while knowing why it occurs requires observation.

    • Which of the following is a limitation of correlational research?

  • It cannot infer causation from correlation. (correct)
  • It cannot predict the behavior of one variable based on another.
  • It cannot determine the direction and magnitude of the relationship between variables.
  • It cannot manipulate variables for experimentation.

    • What is the primary advantage of experimental research?

    <p>It can manipulate variables to establish cause-and-effect relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of variable is intentionally changed or controlled by the researcher in experimental research?

    <p>Independent variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the fundamental concept of the Evolutionary Approach?

    <p>Understanding human behavior through the lens of evolutionary history.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an illustrative example provided for the Culture Approach?

    <p>Attitudes towards individualism and collectivism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core principle of the Phenomenological Assumption?

    <p>The belief that individual perceptions and interpretations of situations shape their reality and subsequent behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the resultant response components according to the Phenomenological Assumption?

    <p>Emotional reactions and overt behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the goals of science according to the text?

    <p>To understand the natural world through observation and experimentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key principle in experimental research that helps in isolating the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable?

    <p>Random assignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of random sampling in experimental research?

    <p>To create a research sample that is representative of a larger population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of replication aims to determine if the original findings generalize across different contexts?

    <p>Conceptual replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does statistical inference in research help establish?

    <p>The validity and reliability of research findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the threshold for a result to be considered statistically significant?

    <p>Less than a 5% probability (p &lt; 0.05)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a fundamental concept in social psychology?

    <p>Importance of People</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an illustrative example of the importance of culture in shaping human behavior?

    <p>Eye contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key insight related to the importance of people in social psychology?

    <p>Recognizing the inherent social nature of humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a behavior shaped by specific cultural contexts?

    <p>Eye contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following best describes operationalization?

    <p>The process of translating conceptual variables into concrete procedures in research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of statistical control in correlational research?

    <p>To control for potential confounding variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the challenge for researchers in striking a balance between internal and external validity?

    <p>Navigating the tradeoffs between internal and external validity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is participant reactivity in the context of research?

    <p>The phenomenon where participants change their behavior due to being observed or manipulated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which solution aims to capture genuine, unaltered behavior without the influence of observation or experimental conditions?

    <p>Field study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of validity refers to the extent to which a study accurately reflects or assesses the specific concept it aims to measure?

    <p>Construct Validity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key concept of internal validity?

    <p>Ensuring that changes in the independent variable (IV) are what caused changes in the dependent variable (DV)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key concept of external validity?

    <p>Applying findings from a controlled, laboratory setting to real-world situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tradeoff of experimental research in terms of validity?

    <p>Maximizes internal validity but sacrifices external validity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tradeoff of correlational research in terms of validity?

    <p>Maximizes external validity but sacrifices internal validity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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