Psychology Chapter 2: Psychological Methods Test
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20 questions
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Psychologists come up with research questions based on
Psychologists come up with research questions based on
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One method that helps researchers gather information from many people is
One method that helps researchers gather information from many people is
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To ensure that a sample represents a target population, researchers select
To ensure that a sample represents a target population, researchers select
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Men have traditionally taken part in psychological studies more often than women because
Men have traditionally taken part in psychological studies more often than women because
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The testing method of observation investigates human behavior through
The testing method of observation investigates human behavior through
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The case-study method of observation was practiced by
The case-study method of observation was practiced by
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Scientists are cautious about making generalizations from case studies because
Scientists are cautious about making generalizations from case studies because
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The longitudinal method is concerned with observing
The longitudinal method is concerned with observing
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The greatest drawback of the longitudinal method is that participants in the study
The greatest drawback of the longitudinal method is that participants in the study
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The cross-sectional method charts changes over time by
The cross-sectional method charts changes over time by
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Observing the way people eat in restaurants is an example of
Observing the way people eat in restaurants is an example of
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"Skinner boxes" are examples of
"Skinner boxes" are examples of
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After making their observations, scientists study their data using
After making their observations, scientists study their data using
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In an experiment, it is useful to have a control group to
In an experiment, it is useful to have a control group to
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A placebo is often as effective as taking a medication because
A placebo is often as effective as taking a medication because
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A double-blind study is sometimes needed because researchers
A double-blind study is sometimes needed because researchers
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Psychologists keep the records of their research participants confidential to
Psychologists keep the records of their research participants confidential to
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According to the American Psychological Association, psychologists can deceive participants in an experiment
According to the American Psychological Association, psychologists can deceive participants in an experiment
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Scientists sometimes replicate a study using different participants in order to
Scientists sometimes replicate a study using different participants in order to
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Most human experiments do not include children because
Most human experiments do not include children because