30 Questions
Which bias is described as the tendency to believe that we knew the outcome of an event all along?
Hindsight bias
What is the term used to describe the tendency to be overly confident in our judgments and beliefs?
Overconfidence bias
What is the term used to describe the tendency to perceive order in random events?
Order bias
Which of the following is NOT a reason why we can't blindly trust our intuition?
Confirmation bias
What does the text suggest about our intuitive sense?
It is usually wrong
What does the text say about our perception of order in random events?
We tend to perceive order in random events
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where our intuition more easily describes what just happened, rather than what will happen in the future?
Hindsight bias
Which of the following is NOT a method of psychological research mentioned in the text?
Experimental studies
Which of the following best describes the purpose of operationalizing questions in psychological research?
To make questions more specific and measurable
According to the text, what is the role of replication in psychological research?
To determine the reliability and validity of research findings
What is a potential limitation of case studies in psychological research?
They cannot be replicated
What is the main difference between surveys and naturalistic observation as methods of psychological research?
Surveys require participants to report their own behavior, while naturalistic observation involves direct observation
What is one potential challenge in conducting surveys in psychological research?
Ensuring the accuracy and honesty of participants' responses
What is one potential bias that can affect the results of a survey?
Sampling bias
Which group received the highest dose of caffeine?
Experimental group two
What is the dosage of caffeine for experimental group one?
100 milligrams
What is the dosage of caffeine for the control group?
200 milligrams
What is the total dosage of caffeine for experimental group two?
500 milligrams
What is the equation to calculate the total caffeine dosage for the three groups?
Total dosage = 100mg + 200mg + 500mg
What is the purpose of turning the participants loose in the maze?
To measure their speed in completing the maze
If the highly dosed group completed the maze twice as fast as the low dose and placebo groups, what can be concluded?
Bernice's hypothesis was correct
What is the term for the bias that might make Bernice think she was right all along?
Hindsight bias
What is the best tool for understanding other people, according to the text?
The scientific method
Which of the following is an example of a correlation?
Bob eating questionable leftovers is correlated with his hallucination
What is the purpose of randomly assigning participants to different groups in an experiment?
To minimize potential confounding variables
What is the difference between correlation and causation?
Correlation describes the relationship between two variables, while causation explains the cause-and-effect relationship between them
What is an independent variable in an experiment?
The variable that can be changed or manipulated
What is a dependent variable in an experiment?
The variable that depends on the manipulated variable
What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?
To provide a baseline for comparison
What is a double-blind procedure in an experiment?
When both the participants and the researchers are unaware of which group is the control group
"Understanding Research Methods: Sampling and Predicting Behavior Quiz" Test your knowledge on research methods used to study behavior, including how to obtain a random sample and make predictions based on data. Explore the importance of surveys, case studies, and naturalistic observation in understanding and predicting behavior.
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