30 Questions
Who can provide consent for minors to participate in a study?
Parents or legal guardians
What is the purpose of an information sheet for participants?
To outline the details of the research study in lay terms
What is a necessary component of informed consent?
A statement that participation is voluntary
What is the purpose of outlining the risks and discomforts of a study?
To ensure participants are aware of potential risks and can make an informed decision
What does the term 'unique' imply in the context of human beings?
Strikingly different from other animals
What is the minimum age requirement for an adult to provide consent to participate in a study?
18 years old
What is a participant's right in relation to their participation in a study?
The right to withdraw from the study at any time
What is the primary focus of physiological psychology?
Connecting behavior and mental processes to bodily processes
According to Niko Tinbergen, what is true about the uniqueness of each species?
Each species, even each individual, is unique in its own sense
What is the ultimate goal of studying physiological psychology?
To explore the neural basis of human behavior and mental processes
What is the relationship between the brain and behavior, according to physiological psychology?
The brain affects behavior, and behavior in turn affects the brain
What is the broader field of study that encompasses physiological psychology?
Behavioral neuroscience
What should the researcher ensure that participants understand during debriefing?
All of the above
What is the primary goal of debriefing according to Harris (1998)?
To remove misconceptions and anxieties
Why should participants be debriefed as soon as possible?
To remove any misconceptions and anxieties
What should researchers avoid causing to participants during research?
Distress
What is the general rule for the risk of harm to participants during research?
It must be no greater than in ordinary life
What should researchers do to ensure participants are comfortable with the research?
Protect them from physical and mental harm
What is a common misconception about nonhuman animals?
They are all identical and lack individual differences.
What is the primary goal of a minimalist in animal research?
To ensure that animal research is kept to a minimum.
Who coined the term 'synapse' and won the Nobel Prize in 1936?
Charles Sherrington
Aside from existing mental illness, how else is biopsychology commonly encountered?
All of the above
Which imaging technique uses radioactive markers to study the brain?
PET scan
What is the primary function of an ethics committee?
To review and approve research proposals
What is the main purpose of using a stooge or confederate in an experiment?
To deceive participants as little as possible
When should the true nature of the research be revealed to participants?
At the earliest possible opportunity, or at least during debriefing
What is a concern raised by some researchers about the use of deception in experiments?
It leads to distrust of psychology in the community
What should be kept anonymous in a research study?
The participants' identities and data
What should be done if a researcher finds out something that should be disclosed, such as a criminal act?
Report the information to the authorities
What is the main concern when deceiving participants in an experiment?
The potential distress caused to the participant
Test your understanding of the fundamental concepts in Physiological/Biological Psychology. This quiz covers the nature of the field, its historical development, and the importance of ethical guidelines in biological psychology studies.
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