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1 PYC3704 Psychological Research
This document is a compilation of UNISA Exam Questions and Answers
Answers are motivated by a combination of:
• Short summaries/reasoning regarding the relevant topic(s) in question. (Incorrect options
are also marked where applicable, in order to identify and disregard red-herring alternatives)
Exams covered are:
• 2016 May-June
• 2016 October-November
• 2017 May-June
• 2017 October November
• Mock Exam 1
• Mock Exam 2
• Test yourself Questions and Answers from the Study Guide
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2 PYC3704 Psychological Research
May June 2016
Question 1
A theory can be described as an interdependent set of - - - - - relations between - - - - -
1. proposed, constructs
2. empirical, hypotheses
3. verified, variables
Answer: The correct option is 1
Reasoning:
• Alternative 1 is correct because a theory is defined as a “network of postulated relations
between constructs”.
• Alternative 2 is wrong because one does not test relations between hypotheses, but
between variables.
• The relations are postulated (and therefore not verified) so that alternative 3 is also
incorrect.
Question 2
A measurement model of attention deficit disorder relates this - - - - - to its - - - - -
1. construct, intervening variables
2. hypothetical variable, observable instances
3. variable, parameters
Answer: The correct option is 2
Reasoning:
• Alternative 2 is correct because (a) ‘attention deficit disorder’ is a hypothetical variable
used to refer to a cluster of observable symptoms, and (b) the symptoms are the
observable instances (of behaviour) which are used to measure (e.g. indicate the severity)
of the disorder.
• Alternative 1 is incorrect because one requires manifest, not latent variables for
measurement.
• Alternative 3 is also incorrect because a model is not a variable, but a theory of the
relationship between ‘referents’ (or hypothetical entities).
Use the following scenario to answer Questions 3 to 5
"Acute stress disorder among patients who suffer from this disorder can be explained in terms of how
the intensity of stress is affected by personality factors, by the nature of the stressors which they
experience, and by the support they experience in their social system. My research will investigate
whether the level of anxiety of these patients can be reduced by providing social support through
group therapy. More specifically, patients receiving group therapy are expected to score lower on the
Manifest Anxiety Scale than patients not receiving therapy"
Question 3
"Acute stress disorder among patients who suffer from this disorder can be explained in terms of
how the intensity of stress is affected by personality factors, by the nature of the stressors which
they experience, and by the support they experience in their social system” is a(n) - - - --
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,PYC3704 Exam
Revision Pack
Contains:
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✓ Exam Pack (2012-2013)
✓ Mock Exams with Solutions
✓ Detailed Study Notes
✓ Assignments Feedback
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1 PYC3704 Psychological Research
This document is a compilation of UNISA Exam Questions and Answers
Answers are motivated by a combination of:
• Short summaries/reasoning regarding the relevant topic(s) in question. (Incorrect options
are also marked where applicable, in order to identify and disregard red-herring alternatives)
Exams covered are:
• 2016 May-June
• 2016 October-November
• 2017 May-June
• 2017 October November
• Mock Exam 1
• Mock Exam 2
• Test yourself Questions and Answers from the Study Guide
Please note: This document is an additional tool for exam preparation. The Stuvia-user that compiled
and uploaded this document takes no responsibility for incorrect answers. Students must ensure
that they study the prescribed material and understand the content.
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2 PYC3704 Psychological Research
May June 2016
Question 1
A theory can be described as an interdependent set of - - - - - relations between - - - - -
1. proposed, constructs
2. empirical, hypotheses
3. verified, variables
Answer: The correct option is 1
Reasoning:
• Alternative 1 is correct because a theory is defined as a “network of postulated relations
between constructs”.
• Alternative 2 is wrong because one does not test relations between hypotheses, but
between variables.
• The relations are postulated (and therefore not verified) so that alternative 3 is also
incorrect.
Question 2
A measurement model of attention deficit disorder relates this - - - - - to its - - - - -
1. construct, intervening variables
2. hypothetical variable, observable instances
3. variable, parameters
Answer: The correct option is 2
Reasoning:
• Alternative 2 is correct because (a) ‘attention deficit disorder’ is a hypothetical variable
used to refer to a cluster of observable symptoms, and (b) the symptoms are the
observable instances (of behaviour) which are used to measure (e.g. indicate the severity)
of the disorder.
• Alternative 1 is incorrect because one requires manifest, not latent variables for
measurement.
• Alternative 3 is also incorrect because a model is not a variable, but a theory of the
relationship between ‘referents’ (or hypothetical entities).
Use the following scenario to answer Questions 3 to 5
"Acute stress disorder among patients who suffer from this disorder can be explained in terms of how
the intensity of stress is affected by personality factors, by the nature of the stressors which they
experience, and by the support they experience in their social system. My research will investigate
whether the level of anxiety of these patients can be reduced by providing social support through
group therapy. More specifically, patients receiving group therapy are expected to score lower on the
Manifest Anxiety Scale than patients not receiving therapy"
Question 3
"Acute stress disorder among patients who suffer from this disorder can be explained in terms of
how the intensity of stress is affected by personality factors, by the nature of the stressors which
they experience, and by the support they experience in their social system” is a(n) - - - --
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