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?

To increase our understanding of the world and the people around us Signup and view all the answers

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

Experimental and correlational research Signup and view all the answers

What is the independent variable in Dunn's experiment?

Whether participants spent the money on themselves or on others Signup and view all the answers

Why is random assignment important in experiments?

It ensures that participants are similar on all characteristics Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the foundation of science?

Observations Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the important steps in scientific inquiry?

Testing hypotheses Signup and view all the answers

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

Random assignment Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the advantage of using surveys in research?

Surveys provide a low-cost and efficient way to reach a large number of participants 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?

Correlational research Signup and view all the answers

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

Being married 10 years later Signup and view all the answers

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

Independent variable Signup and view all the answers

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

Dependent variable Signup and view all the answers

What does random assignment help to ensure in research groups?

Similar characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What does an operational definition set a standard for?

Measuring unseen things Signup and view all the answers

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