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What is the primary goal of evaluating the meaningfulness of a study?
What is the primary goal of evaluating the meaningfulness of a study?
- To identify the theoretical perspective used
- To assess the importance of the research findings (correct)
- To examine the participants' demographics
- To determine the incremental knowledge produced
What is a key factor contributing to the crisis of replicability in social sciences research?
What is a key factor contributing to the crisis of replicability in social sciences research?
- Insufficient sample sizes
- Publication bias (correct)
- Lack of funding for research projects
- Methodological flaws
What is the primary purpose of holding all other variables constant in an experiment?
What is the primary purpose of holding all other variables constant in an experiment?
- To isolate the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable (correct)
- To ensure that the sample is representative of the population
- To increase the reliability of the measure
- To ensure that the results are generalizable to other populations
What is the primary purpose of pre-registration of studies in addressing replicability issues?
What is the primary purpose of pre-registration of studies in addressing replicability issues?
What is a key principle of critical thinking in evaluating research?
What is a key principle of critical thinking in evaluating research?
What is the main difference between a population and a sample?
What is the main difference between a population and a sample?
Which sampling method ensures that each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected?
Which sampling method ensures that each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected?
What is a common fallacy in arguments that can be identified through critical thinking?
What is a common fallacy in arguments that can be identified through critical thinking?
What is the term for turning abstract concepts into concrete variables that can be measured or manipulated?
What is the term for turning abstract concepts into concrete variables that can be measured or manipulated?
What is the primary reason why psychological myths and misinformation are prevalent?
What is the primary reason why psychological myths and misinformation are prevalent?
What is a key factor in addressing the replicability crisis in psychology research?
What is a key factor in addressing the replicability crisis in psychology research?
What is the term for a measure's ability to produce consistent results?
What is the term for a measure's ability to produce consistent results?
What is the term for a measure's ability to assess the variable it is supposed to assess?
What is the term for a measure's ability to assess the variable it is supposed to assess?
What is the primary role of reward structures in promoting high-quality research?
What is the primary role of reward structures in promoting high-quality research?
What is test-retest reliability a measure of?
What is test-retest reliability a measure of?
What is the primary purpose of selecting a representative sample?
What is the primary purpose of selecting a representative sample?
What is the primary goal of the scientific approach in psychology?
What is the primary goal of the scientific approach in psychology?
What is the purpose of using multiple measures in research?
What is the purpose of using multiple measures in research?
What is test bias in psychological research?
What is test bias in psychological research?
What is the role of the independent variable in an experiment?
What is the role of the independent variable in an experiment?
What is the purpose of objectivity in psychological research?
What is the purpose of objectivity in psychological research?
What is the primary goal of description in the scientific approach?
What is the primary goal of description in the scientific approach?
What is the primary function of earworms in relation to memory?
What is the primary function of earworms in relation to memory?
What is the purpose of experimentation in psychological research?
What is the purpose of experimentation in psychological research?
What can help interrupt the auditory loop and reduce earworms?
What can help interrupt the auditory loop and reduce earworms?
What is the term for the weakening of a conditioned response by presenting the conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus?
What is the term for the weakening of a conditioned response by presenting the conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus?
What is the characteristic of a variable in psychological research?
What is the characteristic of a variable in psychological research?
What is the phenomenon where an extinguished conditioned response re-emerges after a period of time?
What is the phenomenon where an extinguished conditioned response re-emerges after a period of time?
According to preclinical research, what is the effect of extinction occurring early in life on spontaneous recovery?
According to preclinical research, what is the effect of extinction occurring early in life on spontaneous recovery?
What is the optimal interstimulus interval for classical conditioning?
What is the optimal interstimulus interval for classical conditioning?
What is the effect of an extinguished response on subsequent learning?
What is the effect of an extinguished response on subsequent learning?
What is the term for the phenomenon where prior learning can hinder new learning?
What is the term for the phenomenon where prior learning can hinder new learning?
What is a key aspect of social and cultural influences on conditioning?
What is a key aspect of social and cultural influences on conditioning?
What is the primary goal of shaping in operant conditioning?
What is the primary goal of shaping in operant conditioning?
What is an example of cognitive-social theory in operant conditioning?
What is an example of cognitive-social theory in operant conditioning?
What is a characteristic of reciprocal conditioning in social interactions?
What is a characteristic of reciprocal conditioning in social interactions?
What is the main role of parental behaviour in operant conditioning?
What is the main role of parental behaviour in operant conditioning?
What is an example of how enduring characteristics influence operant conditioning?
What is an example of how enduring characteristics influence operant conditioning?
What is the primary function of chaining in operant conditioning?
What is the primary function of chaining in operant conditioning?
What is a key aspect of individual differences in operant conditioning?
What is a key aspect of individual differences in operant conditioning?
Study Notes
Research Methods
- Dependent variable: The variable being measured or observed in an experiment
- Holding all other variables constant: Ensuring that all variables, except the independent variable, remain constant to isolate the effect of the independent variable
- Choosing a sample: Selecting a subset of the population to study, as it is often impossible to test a hypothesis on the entire population
- Population vs. Sample: The population is the entire group of people being studied, while the sample is a subset of the population selected for study
- Random sampling: Ensuring each member of the population is equally likely to be included in the sample
- Representative sample: A sample that possesses the important characteristics of the population in the same proportions
- Convenience sample: A sample recruited for convenience, which may not be representative of the population
Operationalizing Variables
- Turning abstract concepts into concrete variables: Measuring or manipulating abstract concepts to make them observable and measurable
- Measuring self-esteem: Measuring self-esteem through exercises or surveys
- Manipulating exercise: Manipulating exercise as an independent variable to observe its effect on self-esteem
Reliability and Validity
- Reliability: The ability of a measure to produce consistent results
- Validity: The ability of a measure to assess the variable it is supposed to assess
- Test-retest reliability: Ensuring a test produces similar results when taken multiple times
- Internal consistency: Ensuring different items measuring the same variable produce consistent results
Measurement and Variables
- Variables: Phenomena that can vary, with continuous and categorical types
- Measures: Assessing variables, ensuring reliability and validity in research
Experimental Research
- Scientific approach to psychology: Using empirical methodologies like observations and experimentation to gain knowledge
- Logic of experimentation: Manipulating independent variables and observing dependent variables
- Conditions: Different versions of the independent variable tested across experimental groups
- Establishing causation: Showing how manipulating one variable affects another
Ethics and Critical Thinking
- Ethical considerations: Evaluating if the study treats participants humanely and justifies the incremental knowledge produced
- Critical thinking: Carefully examining and analyzing information, evaluating evidence, and avoiding fallacies
- Importance of critical thinking: Highlighting the significance of critical thinking in evaluating research
Psychological Myths and Misinformation
- Recognizing myths: Exploring the prevalence of psychological myths and misinformation
- Earworms: Strengthening memories, evoking positive emotions, and being more common with songs people are happy with
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Learn about the basics of research methods in psychology, including dependent variables, sampling, and population vs sample. Understand the concepts of holding variables constant, random sampling, and more.
