Physiological/Biological Psychology Unit 1: Overview and History

Who can provide consent for minors to participate in a study?

Other family members, such as siblings or grandparents
Researchers conducting the study
The minors themselves
Parents or legal guardians (correct)

What is the purpose of an information sheet for participants?

To provide a summary of the research findings
To outline the details of the research study in lay terms (correct)
To provide a list of potential risks and benefits
To obtain consent from participants

What is a necessary component of informed consent?

A guarantee of confidentiality
A statement promising a reward for participation
A statement that participation is voluntary (correct)
A detailed description of the research methodology

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'unique' imply in the context of human beings?

Strikingly different from other animals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age requirement for an adult to provide consent to participate in a study?

18 years old (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a participant's right in relation to their participation in a study?

The right to withdraw from the study at any time (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of physiological psychology?

Connecting behavior and mental processes to bodily processes (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Niko Tinbergen, what is true about the uniqueness of each species?

Each species, even each individual, is unique in its own sense (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of studying physiological psychology?

To explore the neural basis of human behavior and mental processes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the brain and behavior, according to physiological psychology?

The brain affects behavior, and behavior in turn affects the brain (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the broader field of study that encompasses physiological psychology?

Behavioral neuroscience (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should the researcher ensure that participants understand during debriefing?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of debriefing according to Harris (1998)?

To remove misconceptions and anxieties (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why should participants be debriefed as soon as possible?

To remove any misconceptions and anxieties (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should researchers avoid causing to participants during research?

Distress (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the general rule for the risk of harm to participants during research?

It must be no greater than in ordinary life (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should researchers do to ensure participants are comfortable with the research?

Protect them from physical and mental harm (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about nonhuman animals?

They are all identical and lack individual differences. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a minimalist in animal research?

To ensure that animal research is kept to a minimum. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the term 'synapse' and won the Nobel Prize in 1936?

Charles Sherrington (A) Signup and view all the answers

Aside from existing mental illness, how else is biopsychology commonly encountered?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique uses radioactive markers to study the brain?

PET scan (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an ethics committee?

To review and approve research proposals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using a stooge or confederate in an experiment?

To deceive participants as little as possible (C) Signup and view all the answers

When should the true nature of the research be revealed to participants?

At the earliest possible opportunity, or at least during debriefing (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a concern raised by some researchers about the use of deception in experiments?

It leads to distrust of psychology in the community (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should be kept anonymous in a research study?

The participants' identities and data (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern when deceiving participants in an experiment?

The potential distress caused to the participant (D) Signup and view all the answers