PSY 326 Week 1 Quiz

PSY 326 Week 1 Quiz

Question 1. :______________ is an approach to decision-making primarily involving the use and reliance on logical arguments.

Question 2.______________ is the area of research in which psychologists examine how our interactions with other people influence our behavior.

Question 3. A research study being conducted to test the effects of administering nicotine to healthy volunteers, who have never smoked, nor used any tobacco products, on their attention and memory would most likely require which level of IRB review?

Question 4. A theory that is as simple and concise as possible, without sacrificing completeness is said to be ____________.

Question 5. A (n)____________ is a collection of ideas used to explain the connections between variables and phenomena.

Question 6. Dr. Jones is a research psychologist conducting studies on the accuracy of eyewitness testimony.  His focus is on developing interview techniques for police departments to use that will increase correct identification of suspects and minimize accusations against the innocent. Which of the following best describes the type of research Dr. Jones is performing?

Question 7. Diane is conducting a research study in which she is examining the best practices for understanding, treating, and preventing depression in college students.  In which of the following areas of research is Diane working?

Question 8. Which of the following is tasked with reviewing and monitoring all research involving nonhuman animals in order to protect the welfare of research subjects?

Question 9. ________________research is a descriptive approach which is used to gain a deep understanding of particular cases and contexts.

Question 10. Which section of a research article presents the previous research in the area, starting broadly and narrowing to the specific area covered by the article, ultimately leading the reader to the authors’ hypothesis?