Multimethod Approach in Research
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What is the focus of the class mentioned in the text?

  • Developing research hypotheses
  • Exploring the flaws of research methods
  • Introducing different research methodologies (correct)
  • Discussing ethical issues in research

What should researchers consider when choosing a research design?

  • Previous research and the research question (correct)
  • Potential risks and benefits
  • Personal experiences only
  • Ethical issues only

What is the purpose of forming operational definitions?

  • To develop research hypotheses
  • To identify potential risks and benefits
  • To define concepts as used in the research (correct)
  • To evaluate ethical issues

What is the significance of using the multimethod approach in research?

<p>To overcome flaws associated with any particular method (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been a key factor in the shift from behaviorism to cognitive psychology?

<p>The computer revolution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the social and cultural context influence scientists' questions and resources?

<p>It affects the questions they ask and the resources they have access to (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is ethnocentrism in the context of psychology?

<p>Understanding behavior of individuals in a different culture through the framework of our own culture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is heavily influenced by the culture in which we live?

<p>Our understanding of psychology and the way we think about ourselves and others (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'think like a researcher'?

<p>To be skeptical about claims regarding the causes of behavior and mental processes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does ethnocentric bias influence research areas and questions?

<p>It leads to a focus on deficits rather than strengths in aging people (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do psychologists consult to evaluate dilemmas associated with research ethics?

<p>The ethical principles of the American Psychological Association (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does ethnocentric bias influence behavior interpretation?

<p>It results in stereotyping people based on their dress or hairstyle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after summarizing the data in the research process?

<p>Confirming what the data reveal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should one be skeptical of research findings reported in the news media?

<p>The reporter might be biased (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should researchers consider when forming a hypothesis about their research topic?

<p>The potential causes for the behavior or phenomenon (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason for being skeptical of a research finding in the media?

<p>The finding seemed too good to be true (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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