Experimental Psychology

Distinguished by empirical, objective and rigorous testing and analysis, psychological research is a field in which certain rules about procedure must be followed to the tee in order for the information found to be generalizable and academically sound.

How well would you be able to conduct your own psychological research? What do you know about the scientific method? Are you abreast on the different components of the Research Process? Test your knowledge on the basics of Experimental Psychology

1. What is your age?
Under 18 Years Old
18 to 24 Years Old
25 to 30 Years Old
31 to 40 Years Old
41 to 50 Years Old
51 to 60 Years Old
Over 60 Years Old
2. What is your gender?
Male
Female
3. To be studied scientifically any behaviour must be assumed to be
lawful
determined
understandable
all of the above
4. The goals of psych research are
to understand behaviour
to understand behaviour by describing it and controlling its occurence
to understand behaviour,to describe it, explain causes,predict occurence and control occurence
to understand mental processes
5. In description of pych research
there is the use of nomothetic generalizations applicable to only a small group
there is the use of nomothetic generalizations (broad) applicable to a diverse population emphasising similiar qualities among people
there is the use of quantitative analyses (findings the product of statistical summary and analysis)
2 and 3 only
6. The third goal of psych research is explanation which must have GENERABILITY. There exists 3 conditions for causual inferences
Covariation ( one changes and the other remains constant)
Time order relationship (one comes before another)
Eimination of plausible causes or confounds)
Covariation ( when one changes the other changes)
2 , 3 and 4 only
7. True or false. When it comes to prediction. Correlational relationships allow prediction but do not make causal inferences.
True
False
8. The fourth goal of psych research is control and application. Select the correct statement.
Applied research only seeks to discover new information about behaviour
In applied research there is a focus on applying theories to the real world
Cresting change is a key feature of applied research
Developing programmes and thereby making attempts to control behaviour are the central aims of applied research.
Narrowing in on real world application of theories, creating change and developing programs thereby changing behaviour is an explanation of control and application in psych research.
9. What is NOT a feature of a theory.
A logically organized set of propositions
A set of logically ordered claims, statements and assertions
Factual data about a particular phenomenon
A logically ordered set of propositions that define events (concepts) and describe relationships and explain the occurence of events
10. Scientific research criteria include
Empirical
Objective
Systematic and controlled
Skepticism
All of the above
11. Circle the response indicating the statement you agree with COMPLETELY.
Empirical refers to being based on direct observation and experimentation, eliminating subjective judgement
The only feature of empirical studies is that they are objective in nature
12. True or false. Objective means free from bias.
True
False
13. True or false. Systematic - observations occuring in a step by step or serial order.
True
False
14. In controlled scientific research
Confusing factors are unimportant
Confusing factors are ignored
Potentially confusing factors are eliminated
15. In scientific research skepticism is one of the key criteria. Which statement accurate describes what skepticism entails?
Must be skeptical of evidence and claims as conclusions are ultimately probabilistic
We do not question any finding as what ever the research produces is without fault and is certain
16. True or false As a researcher you must be careful as to where you obtain your evidence and you should go to the original source.
True
False
17. The concepts are an impetus for research.
Relationship between and among variables
Correlation ( description ) and risk factors and causation ( explanation)
Facrors influencing the direction of a relationship ( direction/magnitude of relation) Moderators, protective factors
Through what process does A lead to B. Mediators ( A causes B but what happens during the process. Can we control or alter the outcome of interest?
Is my research question a good one: scientifically important. What are my likely outcomes, scope of the ques., prospective advancement in the field, would the results be of interest to anyone.
All of the above
18. True or false. There are eight steps ( one sub-step) in the research process.
True
False
19. True or false Hypothesis Generation, Selection of sample, data collection and data analysis are the only features of the research process.
True
False
20. The following are steps in the research process. Research Question â?? Hypothesis Generationâ?? Operationalizing Concepts and Variablesâ?? Choosing Research Design (and selecting sample) â?
This is a complete description of the research process
This is incomplete
Reporting of results is missing

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