16 Questions
What is the term used to describe an aspect of a disorder that psychologists studying abnormal behavior typically measure?
Dependent Variable
Which term is defined as any factor occurring in a study that makes the results uninterpretable?
Confounding Variable
In experimental research, what group is exposed to the independent variable?
Experimental Group
What term describes the extent to which the results of a study can be generalized or applied outside the immediate study?
External Validity
Which term refers to a group in a research study that is similar to the experimental group in every way except for exposure to the independent variable?
Control Group
What is randomization in a research study?
Assigning people to different research groups with each person having an equal chance of being placed in any group
What does generalizability refer to in research?
Applying research findings to everyone in a specific population
What is the purpose of analogue models in psychological research?
To create controlled conditions in the laboratory that are comparable to the phenomenon being studied
What does statistical significance indicate in psychological research?
The effect observed is likely due to chance
How is clinical significance different from statistical significance?
Clinical significance is related to practical importance, whereas statistical significance relates to probability
What is the purpose of a hypothesis in a research study?
To provide a tentative explanation for observed phenomena
Which component of a research study is affected by the question addressed, hypothesis, and practical considerations?
Research design
In experimental research, what is the role of the independent variable?
Manipulating to observe its effects on the dependent variable
Why is it important to differentiate between a fad and an established approach in treating abnormal behavior?
To delay the resolution of distressing problems
What is the main goal of abnormal psychology research when considering etiology?
To identify the causes of unusual behavior
Which part of a research study involves measuring an aspect of the phenomenon that is expected to change based on the manipulation of the independent variable?
Dependent variable
This quiz covers research methods used by psychologists in abnormal psychology, including their advantages and disadvantages. It also tests the ability to interpret psychological phenomena using scientific reasoning. Topics include examining abnormal behavior, types of research methods, and genetics and behavior across different times and cultures.
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