10 Questions
What type of memories was Henry Molaison unable to form after the medical procedure?
Procedural memories related to motor skills
What medical procedure did Henry Molaison undergo?
Bilateral ablation to his ventral medial temporal lobes
What are surveys primarily used for?
Quickly collect information and understand people's opinions or attitudes
What is sampling error in the context of surveys?
A sample that deviates from a true representation of a population
What does 'wording effects' refer to in the context of surveys?
The influence of language or wording on people's response
What is the term for the tendency for participants to agree or respond yes to all questions regardless of their actual opinions?
Response bias
Which ethical principle in research ethics involves researchers striving to do good in a research study?
Beneficence
What is the term for the tendency to describe our own behavior as better than average?
Illusory superiority
Which ethical principle in research ethics involves engaging in accurate, honest, and non-biased practices?
Integrity
What is the term for the bias whereby only a motivated fraction of a population respond to a survey or participate in research?
Volunteer bias
Test your knowledge of the scientific method in psychology, including the steps involved and the concept of replication. Explore how psychologists acquire knowledge and answer questions through this structured approach.
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