Quiz

Question 1

acceptance of facts because the person is highly respected

Answer 1

authority

Question 2

coming to direct knolwedge without reasoning

Answer 2

intuition

Question 3

unquestioning faith in the truth of some matter held due to fear of uncertainty

Answer 3

Tenacity

Question 4

use of discourse and logic

Answer 4

Rationalization

Question 5

learning through experience

basis of the scientific method

Answer 5

Empiricism

Question 6

Determinism
Systematic Observations 
Public Knowledge
Objectivity
Data Based Conclusions
Tentative Conclusions 
Answerable Questions

Answer 6

Attributes of Scientific Thinking

Question 7

all events have causes

Answer 7

determinism

Question 8

events can be predicted but only with a probability greater than chance

Answer 8

Statistical Determinism

Question 9

aspects of this attribute include:

• precise definitions
• reliable and valid measuring tools
• accepted methodology
• systems of logic for drawing conclusions

Answer 9

Systematic Observation

Question 10

Moving knowledge into the public sphere objectively

Answer 10

public knowledge

Question 11

observation that’s verified by more than one observer

Answer 11

objectivity

Question 12

conclusions about human behavior that can be supported by evidence gathered through systematic procedure

Answer 12

Data Based Conclusion

Question 13

conclusions that are subject to revision or change based on future research

Answer 13

Tentative Conclusions

Question 14

questions that can be answered using the scientific method

Answer 14

Empirical Questions

Question 15

T/F

theories can’t be proven only can provide support for a claim

Answer 15

True

Question 16

any field that seems to use the scientific method but is based on inadequate unscientific methods

Answer 16

Pseudoscience

Question 17

• associates with true science
• relies on anecdotal evidence
• avoids falsification requirements
• oversimplifies complex phenomenon

Answer 17

Ways to identify pseudoscience

Question 18

• describe behavior
• predict behavior
• explain behavior
• correctly apply findings about behavior

Answer 18

Role of research in psychology

Question 19

• develop theory & hypothesis
• designing studies
• collect data
• analyze data
• communicate the research results

Answer 19

Research Process

Question 20

standards governing the conduct of a person or members of a profession

Answer 20

Ethics

Question 21

• Beneficence and nonmaleficence
• fidelity and responsibility
• integrity
• justice
• respect for people’s rights

Answer 21

APA Guidelines

Question 22

researchers must weigh the costs and benefits of the research they want to conduct in order to benefit society and not harm others

Answer 22

Beneficence and nonmaleficence

Question 23

researchers must be aware that they represent the field and they must exemplify the highest standard

Answer 23

fidelity and responsibility

Question 24

honesty in research

Answer 24

integrity

Question 25

researchers must safeguard confidentiality and protect the rights of volunteer

Answer 25

respect for people's rights

Question 26

Should contain as few participant costs as possible

Answer 26

Human Research

Question 27

Weigh costs for researchers // protect participants and researchers. Reviews study and offer suggestions and questions

Answer 27

Institutional Review Board

Question 28

Ability to be informed

Answer 28

True Volunteers

Question 29

Participants need to know what they need to do

Answer 29

Informed

Question 30

``` Allowed if: As minimal as possible No other way to study Can't add undue risk Must tell them about it before the study is over ```

Answer 30

Deception

Question 31

``` No longer able to make their own decisions Examples: Children Special needs Elderly Incarcerated ```

Answer 31

Special Populations

Question 32

T/F | Consent doesn't override assent

Answer 32

True

Question 33

``` If observation is completely public behavior Anonymous questionnaire Archival data Class demonstration purposes Employment related activities ```

Answer 33

When you don't need consent

Question 34

Following through with promises | Compensation, time, privacy

Answer 34

Treating patient well

Question 35

Tell them what the study is about

Answer 35

Debriefing

Question 36

Telling the hypothesis

Answer 36

Dehoax

Question 37

Improve mood and tell about deception

Answer 37

Desensitize

Question 38

When you ask the participant general questions and eventually get down to more specific questions until they are able to figure out the deception on their own

Answer 38

Funnel Debriefing