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Which coefficient indicates the strongest correlation?
Which coefficient indicates the strongest correlation?
- +0.5
- +0.7
- -0.2
- -0.8 (correct)
Which coefficient indicates the weakest correlation?
Which coefficient indicates the weakest correlation?
- +0.1
- +0.8
- -0.2 (correct)
- -0.9
What is the independent variable in the example of an experiment about violent cartoons?
What is the independent variable in the example of an experiment about violent cartoons?
- Aggressive play definition
- Violent TV programs (correct)
- Watch time of cartoons
- Children's aggressive behavior
What does the term operationalization refer to in an experiment?
What does the term operationalization refer to in an experiment?
What is the primary purpose of having a control group in an experiment?
What is the primary purpose of having a control group in an experiment?
Who was the first African American woman to obtain a Ph.D. in psychology?
Who was the first African American woman to obtain a Ph.D. in psychology?
What principle in Gestalt psychology emphasizes the relationship between a figure and its background?
What principle in Gestalt psychology emphasizes the relationship between a figure and its background?
What therapeutic approach is based on Sigmund Freud's work and emphasizes the unconscious mind?
What therapeutic approach is based on Sigmund Freud's work and emphasizes the unconscious mind?
How did Watson contribute to the field of psychology?
How did Watson contribute to the field of psychology?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of the psychodynamic perspective?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of the psychodynamic perspective?
What did Freud propose about childhood experiences?
What did Freud propose about childhood experiences?
What was the main ethical concern highlighted by Watson's experiment with 'Little Albert'?
What was the main ethical concern highlighted by Watson's experiment with 'Little Albert'?
Which modern psychological perspective incorporates both Freud’s theories and those of the Neo-Freudians?
Which modern psychological perspective incorporates both Freud’s theories and those of the Neo-Freudians?
What is a primary advantage of laboratory observation in research?
What is a primary advantage of laboratory observation in research?
Which of the following is a significant disadvantage of case studies?
Which of the following is a significant disadvantage of case studies?
In a survey, why is it important to ensure a representative sample?
In a survey, why is it important to ensure a representative sample?
What does a correlation coefficient of 0.0 indicate?
What does a correlation coefficient of 0.0 indicate?
Which statement defines positive correlation?
Which statement defines positive correlation?
What is the range of values for a correlation coefficient?
What is the range of values for a correlation coefficient?
What is a primary risk of using surveys for data collection?
What is a primary risk of using surveys for data collection?
Which of the following best describes a case study?
Which of the following best describes a case study?
What is the purpose of random assignment in an experiment?
What is the purpose of random assignment in an experiment?
Which of the following best describes a single-blind study?
Which of the following best describes a single-blind study?
What is a key characteristic of a double-blind study?
What is a key characteristic of a double-blind study?
What is an institutional review board responsible for?
What is an institutional review board responsible for?
Which of the following is NOT one of the common ethical guidelines for conducting research with participants?
Which of the following is NOT one of the common ethical guidelines for conducting research with participants?
What is the placebo effect?
What is the placebo effect?
Why is it important to protect the rights and well-being of participants in research?
Why is it important to protect the rights and well-being of participants in research?
What is the primary goal of using animals in psychological research?
What is the primary goal of using animals in psychological research?
What is the primary focus of operant conditioning according to Skinner?
What is the primary focus of operant conditioning according to Skinner?
Which of the following statements aligns with the humanistic perspective of psychology?
Which of the following statements aligns with the humanistic perspective of psychology?
In the cognitive perspective, which aspect primarily influences behavior?
In the cognitive perspective, which aspect primarily influences behavior?
What does the sociocultural perspective focus on?
What does the sociocultural perspective focus on?
What does the biopsychological perspective attribute behavior to?
What does the biopsychological perspective attribute behavior to?
Which statement is true about psychologists and psychiatrists?
Which statement is true about psychologists and psychiatrists?
What is an essential first step in the scientific method?
What is an essential first step in the scientific method?
Which method is most likely to provide a realistic picture of behavior?
Which method is most likely to provide a realistic picture of behavior?
What is a notable disadvantage of naturalistic observation?
What is a notable disadvantage of naturalistic observation?
What does the term 'self-actualization' signify in humanistic psychology?
What does the term 'self-actualization' signify in humanistic psychology?
