The Power of Systematic Observation and Empiricism
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Which of the following is the goal of systematic observation?

  • To increase understanding of the world (correct)
  • To organize information about the world
  • To support children at school
  • To develop intelligence tests

    • What is empiricism?

  • The process of answering empirical questions
  • The goal of systematic observation
  • The belief that knowledge comes from experience (correct)
  • The development of intelligence tests

    • What type of questions can be answered through empiricism?

  • Empirical questions (correct)
  • Theoretical questions
  • Philosophical questions
  • Hypothetical questions

    • Why is it important to learn about scientific psychology?

    <p>To increase our understanding of the world and the people around us</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are the two types of psychological research?

    <p>Experimental and correlational research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the independent variable in Dunn's experiment?

    <p>Whether participants spent the money on themselves or on others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is random assignment important in experiments?

    <p>It ensures that participants are similar on all characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Uri Geller's abilities?

    <p>He was a clever magician who tricked people with his tricks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the foundation of science?

    <p>Observations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the important steps in scientific inquiry?

    <p>Testing hypotheses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential confound in an experiment?

    <p>Random assignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using random assignment in an experiment?

    <p>To create a fair distribution of participants between the two teams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using surveys in research?

    <p>Surveys provide a low-cost and efficient way to reach a large number of participants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which research method did LeeAnn Harker and Dacher Keltner use in their study of women's college yearbook photos?

    <p>Correlational research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the smile intensity in the yearbook photos correlate with?

    <p>Being married 10 years later</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a variable that is manipulated by the researcher?

    <p>Independent variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a variable not manipulated by the researcher?

    <p>Dependent variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does random assignment help to ensure in research groups?

    <p>Similar characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an operational definition set a standard for?

    <p>Measuring unseen things</p> Signup and view all the answers

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