c) the puzzle.
Consider This: The control group is used to control for the possibility that other factors might be causing the effect that is being examined. LO 1.8 Identify the steps involved in designing an experiment.
d) the difference in time for each group to complete the puzzle.
Consider This: The control group is used to control for the possibility that other factors might be causing the effect that is being examined. LO 1.8 Identify the steps involved in designing an experiment.
Topic: Scientific Research
ANS: a, Understand the Concepts, LO 1.8 Identify the steps involved in designing an experiment. (2)
EOM Q1.3.6
In a __________ study, the participants do not know if they are part of the control group or the experimental group. Only the experimenter knows who is in each group.
a) single-blind
b) placebo
Consider This: For a long time, that was the only type of experiment researchers carried out in psychology. LO 1.9 Recall two common sources of problems in an experiment and some ways to control for these effects.
c) double-blind
Consider This: For a long time, that was the only type of experiment researchers carried out in psychology. LO 1.9 Recall two common sources of problems in an experiment and some ways to control for these effects.
d) triple-blind
Consider This: For a long time, that was the only type of experiment researchers carried out in psychology. LO 1.9 Recall two common sources of problems in an experiment and some ways to control for these effects.
Topic: Scientific Research
ANS: a, Remember the Facts, LO 1.9 Recall two common sources of problems in an experiment and some ways to control for these effects. (2)
Quiz: 1.10-1.11 Ethics of Psychological Research
Multiple Choice Single Select
EOM Q1.4.1
What is the first guideline for doing research with people?
a) The rights and well-being of the participants must come first.
b) Participants have to give informed consent.
Consider This: There are quite a few ethical concerns when dealing with human subjects in an experiment or other type of study. LO 1.10 Identify some of the common ethical guidelines for doing research with people.
c) Deception cannot be used in any studies with human beings.
Consider This: There are quite a few ethical concerns when dealing with human subjects in an experiment or other type of study. LO 1.10 Identify some of the common ethical guidelines for doing research with people.
d) Data must remain confidential.
Consider This: There are quite a few ethical concerns when dealing with human subjects in an experiment or other type of study. LO 1.10 Identify some of the common ethical guidelines for doing research with people.
Topic: Ethics of Psychological Research
ANS: a, Understand the Concepts, LO 1.10 Identify some of the common ethical guidelines for doing research with people. (2)
EOM Q1.4.2
What happens when the results of a study create an undesirable outcome for the participant?
a) The researcher must find some way of helping the participant deal with the negative impact.
b) The participants signed permission forms and must take their chances.
Consider This: Sometimes people react in unexpected ways to the manipulations in an experiment, despite the researcher’s best efforts to prevent any negative impact upon participants. LO 1.10 Identify some of the common ethical guidelines for doing research with people.
c) The participant is institutionalized for further study.
Consider This: Sometimes people react in unexpected ways to the manipulations in an experiment, despite the researcher’s best efforts to prevent any negative impact upon participants. LO 1.10 Identify some of the common ethical guidelines for doing research with people.