Answer d % correct 40 a= 9 b= 1 c= 50 d= 40 r = .26
97. As part of an assignment, Ricks' class was asked to complete an anonymous questionnaire on female sexual harassment. Which research method was Bill's professor using?
a. field experiment
b. survey
c. naturalistic observation
d. laboratory experiment
Answer b % correct 97 a= 1 b= 97 c= 1 d= 0 r = .26
98. Collecting objective data without interference in the subject's normal environment is associated with:
a. survey research.
b. applied research.
c. laboratory research.
d. naturalistic observation.
Answer d % correct 94 a= 1 b= 2 c= 3 d= 94 r = .25
99. An experiment was run in which group A was given 3 minutes to study a word list, while group B was given 10 minutes to study the same list. Later, both groups were asked to recall words from the list. In this study, the number of words recalled is the ________.
a. independent variable
b. dependent variable
c. placebo
d. control group
Answer b % correct 82 a= 10 b= 82 c= 5 d= 3 r = 40.
100. Dr. Welsh is doing experiments using drugs. He is concerned that his subjects will respond to demand characteristics. He may want to control for this by using which of the following?
a. stratification
b. two independent variables
c. a placebo
d. randomization
Answer c % correct 70 a= 4 b= 5 c= 70 d= 21 r = .33
101. Mr. Marshall hired June to collect data from a group of subjects. Neither June nor the subjects were aware of the independent variable that Mr. Marshall had manipulated. This is an example of ________.
a. randomization
b. a placebo
c. double-blind control
d. experimenter bias
Answer c % correct 97 a= 2 b= 1 c= 97 d= 1 r = .20
Revel Assessments
End of Module Quizzes
Key: Answer, Type, Learning Objective, Level
Type
A=Applied
C=Conceptual
F=Factual
Level
(1)=Easy; (2)=Moderate; (3)=Difficult
LO=Learning Objective
Quiz: 1.1-1.2 The History of Psychology
Multiple Choice Single Select
EOM Q1.1.1
In the definition of psychology, mental processes means
a) internal, covert processes.
b) unconscious processes.
Consider This: Mental processes include thinking, feeling, and remembering. LO 1.1 Describe the contributions of some of the early pioneers in psychology.
c) outward or overt actions and reactions.
Consider This: Mental processes include thinking, feeling, and remembering. LO 1.1 Describe the contributions of some of the early pioneers in psychology.
d) only human behavior.
Consider This: Mental processes include thinking, feeling, and remembering. LO 1.1 Describe the contributions of some of the early pioneers in psychology.
Topic: The History of Psychology
ANS: a, Remember the Facts, LO 1.1 Describe the contributions of some of the early pioneers in psychology. (1)
EOM Q1.1.2
Which early psychologist was the first to try to bring objectivity and measurement to the concept of psychology?
a) Wilhelm Wundt
b) William James
Consider This: The attention to objectivity and the establishment of the first true experimental laboratory in psychology is why this psychologist is known as the father of psychology. LO 1.1 Describe the contributions of some of the early pioneers in psychology.
c) John Watson
Consider This: The attention to objectivity and the establishment of the first true experimental laboratory in psychology is why this psychologist is known as the father of psychology. LO 1.1 Describe the contributions of some of the early pioneers in psychology.