19 Questions
Which of the following is the goal of systematic observation?
To increase understanding of the world
What is empiricism?
The belief that knowledge comes from experience
What type of questions can be answered through empiricism?
Empirical questions
Why is it important to learn about scientific psychology?
To increase our understanding of the world and the people around us
According to the text, what are the two types of psychological research?
Experimental and correlational research
What is the independent variable in Dunn's experiment?
Whether participants spent the money on themselves or on others
Why is random assignment important in experiments?
It ensures that participants are similar on all characteristics
Which of the following best describes Uri Geller's abilities?
He was a clever magician who tricked people with his tricks
What is the foundation of science?
Observations
What is one of the important steps in scientific inquiry?
Testing hypotheses
Which of the following is NOT a potential confound in an experiment?
Random assignment
What is the purpose of using random assignment in an experiment?
To create a fair distribution of participants between the two teams
What is the advantage of using surveys in research?
Surveys provide a low-cost and efficient way to reach a large number of participants
Which research method did LeeAnn Harker and Dacher Keltner use in their study of women's college yearbook photos?
Correlational research
What did the smile intensity in the yearbook photos correlate with?
Being married 10 years later
Which of the following is a variable that is manipulated by the researcher?
Independent variable
Which of the following is a variable not manipulated by the researcher?
Dependent variable
What does random assignment help to ensure in research groups?
Similar characteristics
What does an operational definition set a standard for?
Measuring unseen things
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