Psychology Chapter 1-2 Flashcards
19 Questions
100 Views

Psychology Chapter 1-2 Flashcards

Created by
@IllustriousHoneysuckle

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Simplicity of conducting the study is to ________ as ability to test large numbers of participants is to ________.

archival research; surveys

What is one task that a peer reviewer is not likely to participate in?

suggesting magazines that may be interested in publishing the research

What is a potential problem with American researchers studying the effects of physical attractiveness on compliance in Lebanon?

The study may not be valid due to differences in standards of attractiveness between cultures.

________ refers to the ability to consistently produce a given result.

<p>reliability</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the experiment on racial prejudice, the class forgot to ________ in order to resolve the ________ in the study.

<p>debrief participants; deception</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most serious flaw of Magali and Jean-Gabriel's happiness study design?

<p>They have not defined happiness or how it will be measured.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of peer reviewers?

<p>help ensure quality control in reporting scientific findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

________ (IRB) reviews research that is conducted using human participants.

<p>Institutional Review Board</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a weak positive correlation?

<p>+0.2</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ethics need to be considered when ________ scientific research.

<p>designing, conducting, and reviewing</p> Signup and view all the answers

________ are subjects of psychological research.

<p>participants</p> Signup and view all the answers

A(n) ________ is conducted in order to determine whether there are meaningful differences between two groups in a study.

<p>statistical analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a strong negative correlation?

<p>-0.9</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ________ variable measures effects of the independent variable.

<p>dependent</p> Signup and view all the answers

In order to maximize the chances that experimental groups represent the population of interest, researchers should conduct ________ and ________.

<p>random sampling; random group assignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Research describing a link between childhood vaccines and autism has been ________.

<p>retracted due to a financial conflict of interest by the author</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is an anthropologist that contributed to our understanding of chimpanzee behavior in the wild?

<p>Jane Goodall</p> Signup and view all the answers

Many studies that cannot ethically be conducted as experiments with typical human participants ________.

<p>are possible to test with animal studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential problem associated with relying on college students as participants in psychological research?

<p>They have higher attrition rates than other populations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Research Methodologies

  • Archival research is easy to conduct, while surveys allow testing large participant numbers.
  • Institutional Review Boards (IRB) oversee studies involving human participants to ensure ethical standards.

Peer Review Process

  • Peer reviewers help maintain quality control in scientific findings but do not suggest journals for publication.

Cultural Considerations in Research

  • Cultural differences in standards of attractiveness may affect the validity of findings when generalizing across populations, such as from American to Lebanese individuals.

Ethical Conduct in Research

  • Transparency is crucial; debriefing participants can resolve issues related to deception in studies.
  • Ethics must be a consideration during the design, conduct, and review of scientific research.

Measuring Variables

  • Reliability refers to the consistency of results across trials.
  • The dependent variable is what is measured to assess the impact of the independent variable.
  • Statistical analyses determine significant differences between groups in research.

Definitions and Concepts

  • Participants are individuals involved in psychological research.
  • Weak positive correlation is represented by a value of +0.2; strong negative correlation is indicated by -0.9.

Limitations and Flaws

  • Defining constructs like happiness is essential; vague measurements can lead to flawed research designs.
  • Research claiming a link between childhood vaccines and autism was retracted due to conflicts of interest.

Observational Studies

  • Naturalistic observation contributed to chimpanzee behavior understanding, with significant contributions from anthropologist Jane Goodall.

Participant Population Concerns

  • College students, often used in studies, might not reflect the broader population; it is incorrect to claim they have higher attrition rates than other groups.

Experimental Design

  • Enhancing representativeness in experimental design involves random sampling and random group assignments to avoid biases.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Quiz Team

Description

Test your knowledge on key concepts from Chapters 1 and 2 of Psychology research methods. This quiz covers important terms and tasks involved in research and the peer review process. Challenge yourself to enhance your understanding of psychological studies.

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser