Psychology Flashcards - Key Terms

The extent to which the findings of a research study can be generalized to real-life settings.

When participants act differently because they know they are in an experiment.

The ability of a leader to influence a follower based on the follower's loyalty, respect, admiration, or desire to gain approval.

<p>To determine if the independent variable has an effect on the dependent variable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The relationship between the independent variable and dependent variable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Undesirable variables that influence the relationship between the independent variable and dependent variable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When the expectations of the researcher consciously or unconsciously affect the findings of the study.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When the characteristics of the sample affect the dependent variable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The group whose behavior the researcher wishes to investigate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A sample that represents a population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A sample chosen by randomly drawing samples from each subpopulation within the target population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Participants must be informed about the nature of the study and agree to participate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When participants do not know the exact aim of the study to avoid demand characteristics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The true aims and purpose of the study are revealed to the participants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Participants should be informed they can leave the study at any time and withdraw their data afterward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All information obtained in a study must be kept confidential.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensuring no harm is done to the participants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Whether or not the research does what it claims to do.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Whether the study is relevant to other cultures or is ethnocentric.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When a study is based on the values and beliefs of one culture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When the results can be replicated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Combining both quantitative and qualitative research methods in a study to collect richer data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When a hypothesis is a claim tested against empirical evidence to accept or reject it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When the researcher does not define variables in advance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When people adjust their responses to what they think is appropriate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When participants want to present a positive picture of themselves, often not telling the truth in personal questions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When the participants know that the observer is a researcher.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When each participant is tested in two conditions and their performance compared.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When one group of participants is tested in one condition and another group in another condition, then their scores are compared.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Different participants are used in each condition, but they are matched on characteristics like sex, age, and intelligence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A technique used to counteract demand characteristics by not telling participants what the study is about.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A technique used to counteract researcher bias by ensuring neither participants nor researchers know who is in which condition.</p> Signup and view all the answers