Question 1

Both James and Thomas have theories that explain why listening to classical music while reading is associated with increased recall of the material. James' theory is much simpler than Thomas'. Thomas created his theory a few months before James did. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  James' theory would be considered better because it is more parsimonious.
B)  James' theory would be considered better because it was thought of more recently.
C)  Thomas' theory would be considered better because he thought of it first.
D)  Thomas' theory would be considered better because it is more complex.

Question 2

Nadia submits her article to a scientific journal for publication. Who makes the final decision on whether her article is published in that scientific journal?

Accepted Answer

A)  The editor of the journal
B)  Nadia, the author of the article
C)  A panel of experts
D)  The publisher of the journal

Question 3

Which of the following is true of the difference between basic and applied research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Basic and applied research have different goals.
B)  Applied research is more important than basic research.
C)  Basic research is more difficult to conduct than applied research.
D)  Applied research is done by consumers of research.

Question 4

Name three ways that articles published in scientific journals are different from journalistic articles.

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Question 5

Deci and Ryan (1985, 2001)  have proposed that there are three fundamental needs that are required for human growth and fulfillment: relatedness, autonomy, and competence. Susan predicts that students who have these needs met in their psychology class feel happier and more satisfied with the class. She collects data and finds that students who feel more related and competent do feel happier but that feeling more autonomous does not seem to matter. Susan thinks that maybe autonomy is only necessary when people are in situations in which they are not being evaluated.
Susan's prediction that students who have all three needs met will experience greater satisfaction with their psychology class is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  A theory
B)  A hypothesis
C)  Data
D)  Research

Question 6

Students who are interested in being consumers of, but not producers of, research might choose which of the following professions?

Accepted Answer

A)  A clinical psychologist
B)  An intervention program evaluator
C)  A political pollster
D)  An advertising executive

Question 7

Salma conducts a study and finds that her data do not completely support her theory. Which of the following statements should she avoid saying?

Accepted Answer

A)  "My data are inconsistent with my theory."
B)  "My data disprove my theory."
C)  "My theory needs amending."
D)  "I may need to collect more data."

Question 8

Translational research is best thought of as basic research and applied research.

Accepted Answer

A)  superior to both
B)  inferior to both
C)  a bridge between
D)  another word for

Question 9

Another word for data is a(n)  .

Accepted Answer

A)  theory
B)  observation
C)  prediction
D)  outcome

Question 10

Dr. Gonzalez is a peer reviewer for a manuscript submitted to a journal. He is likely to provide comments on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  How well the general public will understand the study
B)  How well the research was conducted
C)  The prestige/reputation of the author
D)  Previous studies from the same research group

Question 11

Although not all psychology majors become producers of research, name two benefits of learning how to become a producer of research.

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Question 12

Which of the following is an example of basic research?

Accepted Answer

A)  An industrial-organizational psychologist who is interested in the components of job commitment
B)  A clinical psychologist who examines the effectiveness of drama therapy in helping children who have been abused
C)  An educational psychologist who examines how mindset ("intelligence is innate" or "intelligence can be achieved")  affects academic performance
D)  An experimental psychologist who examines people's ability to perceive a "sweet" taste

Question 13

What are the three components of a good theory?

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Question 14

Research that is done specifically to solve a practical problem, like increasing memory ability or decreasing symptoms of depression, is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  basic research.
B)  applied research.
C)  empirical research.
D)  translational research.

Question 15

Research that is done specifically to add to our general understanding of psychology, like distinguishing the components of extraversion or predicting the time it takes a person to determine whether an object is a face or another object, is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  basic research.
B)  applied research.
C)  empirical research.
D)  translational research.

Question 16

Dr. Mendoza sends a paper to a journal. The editor sends the paper to four experts in the field for peer review. Name three things that the peer reviewers should comment on in evaluating Dr. Mendoza's paper.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Benjamin is a social psychologist who studies marriage. He believes that marital satisfaction has two components: the ability to trust one's partner and a belief that one can be a good spouse. This is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a theory.
B)  a hypothesis.
C)  data.
D)  research.

Question 18

Which of the following is a benefit of the peer-review process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reviewers' names are made public so they can defend their critiques of an article.
B)  The journal editor provides input on study design to ensure rigorous scientific methods.
C)  Reviewers' names are kept anonymous so they can be open in their critiques of an article.
D)  Non-significant results are not considered for publication to ensure interesting research.

Question 19

Imagine that you are a clinical researcher who studies depression. Provide an example of basic research and applied research that you might conduct.

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Question 20

Which of the following is true of the relationship between hypotheses and theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypotheses are used to determine if a theory is accurate.
B)  Theories are used to determine if a hypothesis is accurate.
C)  Multiple theories are needed to test whether a hypothesis is accurate.
D)  Hypotheses and theories are synonymous terms.

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Salma conducts a study and finds that her data do not completely support her theory. Which of the following statements should she avoid saying?

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Benjamin is a social psychologist who studies marriage. He believes that marital satisfaction has two components: the ability to trust one's partner and a belief that one can be a good spouse. This is known as:

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Which of the following is a benefit of the peer-review process?

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Both James and Thomas have theories that explain why listening to classical music while reading is associated with increased recall of the material. James' theory is much simpler than Thomas'. Thomas created his theory a few months before James did. Which of the following is true?

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What are the three components of a good theory?

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A good theory is fal...
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Students who are interested in being consumers of, but not producers of, research might choose which of the following professions?

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Which of the following is true of the difference between basic and applied research?

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Dr. Gonzalez is a peer reviewer for a manuscript submitted to a journal. He is likely to provide comments on which of the following?

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Another word for data is a(n) .

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Dr. Mendoza sends a paper to a journal. The editor sends the paper to four experts in the field for peer review. Name three things that the peer reviewers should comment on in evaluating Dr. Mendoza's paper.

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Although not all psychology majors become producers of research, name two benefits of learning how to become a producer of research.

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Name three ways that articles published in scientific journals are different from journalistic articles.

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Nadia submits her article to a scientific journal for publication. Who makes the final decision on whether her article is published in that scientific journal?

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Research that is done specifically to solve a practical problem, like increasing memory ability or decreasing symptoms of depression, is known as:

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Translational research is best thought of as basic research and applied research.

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Which of the following is an example of basic research?

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Imagine that you are a clinical researcher who studies depression. Provide an example of basic research and applied research that you might conduct.

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Which of the following is true of the relationship between hypotheses and theories?

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Research that is done specifically to add to our general understanding of psychology, like distinguishing the components of extraversion or predicting the time it takes a person to determine whether an object is a face or another object, is known as:

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Salma conducts a study and finds that her data do not completely support her theory. Which of the following statements should she avoid saying?

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Benjamin is a social psychologist who studies marriage. He believes that marital satisfaction has two components: the ability to trust one's partner and a belief that one can be a good spouse. This is known as:

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Which of the following is a benefit of the peer-review process?

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Both James and Thomas have theories that explain why listening to classical music while reading is associated with increased recall of the material. James' theory is much simpler than Thomas'. Thomas created his theory a few months before James did. Which of the following is true?

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What are the three components of a good theory?

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Students who are interested in being consumers of, but not producers of, research might choose which of the following professions?

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Which of the following is true of the difference between basic and applied research?

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Dr. Gonzalez is a peer reviewer for a manuscript submitted to a journal. He is likely to provide comments on which of the following?

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Another word for data is a(n) .

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Dr. Mendoza sends a paper to a journal. The editor sends the paper to four experts in the field for peer review. Name three things that the peer reviewers should comment on in evaluating Dr. Mendoza's paper.

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Although not all psychology majors become producers of research, name two benefits of learning how to become a producer of research.

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Name three ways that articles published in scientific journals are different from journalistic articles.

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Nadia submits her article to a scientific journal for publication. Who makes the final decision on whether her article is published in that scientific journal?

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Research that is done specifically to solve a practical problem, like increasing memory ability or decreasing symptoms of depression, is known as:

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Translational research is best thought of as basic research and applied research.

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Which of the following is an example of basic research?

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Imagine that you are a clinical researcher who studies depression. Provide an example of basic research and applied research that you might conduct.

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Which of the following is true of the relationship between hypotheses and theories?

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