Question 1

A research question may be considered important when

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A)  the findings from the study are likely to be completely unique.
B)  the findings from the study will likely advance the science of psychology.
C)  a review of research literature reveals that no one has investigated the question.
D)  all of these

Question 2

A psychology student watches a television program that mentions research on newborn infants' ability to recognize their parents' voices.To learn more about this study,the student should

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A)  locate and read the original research article that describes the research.
B)  contact the producer of the television program for more information.
C)  discuss the program with friends.
D)  ask parents if their children recognized their voices as infants.

Question 3

Explain why psychologists at the turn of the 20th century embraced an empirical approach to advance understanding about human behavior.

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Question 4

At the end of the 19th century,the young field of psychology was a subdiscipline of

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A)  philosophy.
B)  neuroscience.
C)  medicine.
D)  theology.

Question 5

A researcher's findings are criticized in the media because the findings are regarded as unacceptable.The research program is suspended.This is an example of the ____________ context of science.

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A)  historical
B)  ethical
C)  social-cultural
D)  ethnocentric C

Question 6

Suppose a friend tells you about psychological research findings she read about on the Internet,and because of the findings she is convinced that she should try some new communication techniques in her relationship.You tell her you are skeptical because

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A)  the way the research was conducted may not be very good.
B)  it's better to read the original research report before drawing a conclusion.
C)  some important information about the research may not have been reported on the Internet.
D)  all of these D

Question 7

The "multimethod approach" to research in psychology refers to the

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A)  multiple strategies available to psychologists to answer research questions.
B)  historical,social-cultural,and moral context of research.
C)  multiple theoretical perspectives within psychology,including behaviorism and cognitive psychology.
D)  many questionnaires researchers use to seek people's attitudes and opinions.

Question 8

Two students each conduct a study to answer a research question about study skills and test performance.One student conducts a survey and the other student conducts an experiment.In terms of psychological science,their use of different methods for answering the research question is consistent with

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A)  the steps of the research process.
B)  a multimethod approach.
C)  thinking like a researcher.
D)  the social-cultural context of doing research.

Question 9

The broad trend that describes the historical development of scientific psychology may be characterized as

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A)  shifts in theoretical perspectives from behaviorism,to cognitive perspectives,to neuroscience emphases.
B)  a chaotic array of investigations covering a diverse set of topics.
C)  unchanging;current scientific psychology is much as it was at its inception.
D)  advances in science due to only one or two people.

Question 10

The ethical principles for research developed by the American Psychological Association

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A)  state that researchers may never deceive research participants about the nature of the investigation.
B)  forbid the use of animals in research investigations.
C)  guide researchers regarding the ethical dilemmas that occur with human and animal research subjects.
D)  all of these

Question 11

Psychologists seek to improve people's lives by

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A)  going to medical school.
B)  gaining insight into their own behavior through intensive psychoanalysis.
C)  developing theories and conducting research.
D)  shifting from behaviorism to a cognitive approach to psychology.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about the historical context of psychology is true?

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A)  Topics and theoretical perspectives have changed very little in more than 100 years of psychological research.
B)  The theoretical perspective of behaviorism has dominated the science of psychology since its inception.
C)  By investigating a wide array of topics over time,psychologists have demonstrated the complexity of human behavior.
D)  Only a few key scientists have contributed important findings to the science of psychology.

Question 13

An important factor in the advancement of cognitive psychology during the 20th century was the

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A)  first introductory psychology textbook by William James.
B)  computer revolution.
C)  work of Sigmund Freud.
D)  award of the Nobel Prize to several important psychologists.

Question 14

The strongest research evidence for a claim about behavior occurs when

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A)  research is conducted using the Internet.
B)  findings converge across many replications of an experiment.
C)  a relationship is observed among factors or variables.
D)  the results of a study are reported in the media. B

Question 15

Most recently,the dominant psychological perspective for understanding people's behavior and mental processes is

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A)  computer psychology.
B)  behaviorism.
C)  spiritualism.
D)  cognitive psychology.

Question 16

In a recent criticism of the practice of clinical psychologists,all of the following suggestions were made except

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A)  reform clinical psychology training programs.
B)  make science-centered education a central feature of clinical training programs.
C)  stigmatize the practice of clinical psychology that is not science-based.
D)  make some clinical psychology training programs non-scientific to keep psychology balanceD.

Question 17

The social-cultural context in which research takes places influences psychological research by affecting

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A)  the change in theoretical perspectives from behaviorism to cognitive psychology.
B)  the resources available for psychological research.
C)  the moral integrity of individual researchers.
D)  all of these

Question 18

Identify two reasons why it is important to go to the original source (i.e. ,the research report)when evaluating a media report of research.

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Question 19

Which of the following statements is false?

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A)  Scientists recognize that researchers can make mistakes in their research.
B)  Psychological scientists often withhold judgment because they recognize human behavior is complex.
C)  Scientists are cautious about accepting claims about behavior until they see the findings published in psychology journals.
D)  Scientists strive to draw conclusions based on empirical evidence rather than subjective judgments.

Question 20

A key factor when "thinking like a researcher" is to be

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A)  polemic.
B)  trusting.
C)  dogmatiC.
D)  skeptical.

Exam 1: Introduction

A research question may be considered important when

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A psychology student watches a television program that mentions research on newborn infants' ability to recognize their parents' voices.To learn more about this study,the student should

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Explain why psychologists at the turn of the 20th century embraced an empirical approach to advance understanding about human behavior.

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At the end of the 19th century,the young field of psychology was a subdiscipline of

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A researcher's findings are criticized in the media because the findings are regarded as unacceptable.The research program is suspended.This is an example of the ____________ context of science.

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Suppose a friend tells you about psychological research findings she read about on the Internet,and because of the findings she is convinced that she should try some new communication techniques in her relationship.You tell her you are skeptical because

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The "multimethod approach" to research in psychology refers to the

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Two students each conduct a study to answer a research question about study skills and test performance.One student conducts a survey and the other student conducts an experiment.In terms of psychological science,their use of different methods for answering the research question is consistent with

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The broad trend that describes the historical development of scientific psychology may be characterized as

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The ethical principles for research developed by the American Psychological Association

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Psychologists seek to improve people's lives by

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Which of the following statements about the historical context of psychology is true?

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An important factor in the advancement of cognitive psychology during the 20th century was the

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The strongest research evidence for a claim about behavior occurs when

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Most recently,the dominant psychological perspective for understanding people's behavior and mental processes is

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In a recent criticism of the practice of clinical psychologists,all of the following suggestions were made except

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Identify two reasons why it is important to go to the original source (i.e. ,the research report)when evaluating a media report of research.

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Which of the following statements is false?

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