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“PSYCHOLOGY NURSING TEST EXAM ”LATEST
EXAM SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST VERSION)
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Psychology Exam
A(n) ________ is conducted in order to determine whether there are
meaningful differences between two groups in a study.
A. correlation coefficient
B. scatterplot
C. statistical analysis
D. validity assessment
(Quiz 1)
C. statistical analysis
A negative correlation means ________.
A. a third variable eliminates a correlational relationship
B. one variable decreases as the other increases
C. there is a relationship between two variables, but it is not statistically
significant
D. two variables increase together, but they are associated with an undesirable
outcome
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(Quiz 1)
B. one variable decreases as the other increases
In order to assess whether viewpoints on decriminalization of marijuana for
medical purposes change with age, four groups of participants, ages 20, 30,
40, and 50, are asked whether they support this issue. What is one flaw of this
design?
A. Longitudinal research is time consuming.
B. Marijuana has already been decriminalized in some places.
C. Recruitment could be a challenge because people of different ages are
difficult to sample.
D. Social or cultural factors may influence the results, not age.
(Quiz 1)
D. Social or cultural factors may influence the results, not age.
A(n) ________ is a description of how the researchers will measure the
variables of interest.
A. experimental plan
B. hypothesis
C. operational definition
D. theory
(Quiz 1)
C. operational definition
Ethics need to be considered when ________ scientific research.
A. conducting and reviewing
B. designing and reviewing
C. designing, conducting, and reviewing
D. reviewing and publishing
(Quiz 1)
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C. designing, conducting, and reviewing
Which of the following would be difficult to assess using empirical research?
A. the abilities of non-human primates to use sign language
B. the reaction time for participants to indicate they heard a ball drop on a
table
C. whether a baby is crying because he is sad, hungry, or in pain
D. whether the id, ego, or superego is most responsible for emotional
reactions
(Quiz 1)
D. whether the id, ego, or superego is most responsible for emotional reactions
Which correlation coefficient best represents a moderate relationship showing
fewer anxiety symptoms in people who report higher life satisfaction?
A. -0.5
B. -0.2
C. +0.4
D. +0.7
(Quiz 1)
A. -0.5
Which of the following would be the best example of a valid naturalistic
observation study in driving behavior?
A. assessing behaviors from a police cruiser dash cam
B. having passengers rate the driver's behavior
C. using footage from red light cameras
D. watching footage obtained from cameras set up unobtrusively on various
streets
(Quiz 1)
D. watching footage obtained from cameras set up unobtrusively on various streets
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Which of the following would be the best example of a valid naturalistic
observation study in driving behavior?
A. control
B. double-blind
C. double-control
D. single-blind
(Quiz 1)
B. double-blind
Patwardhan et al. report data from a study where they hired experimental
confederates to attend speed dating events, posing as daters, and carefully
take notes on the behaviors of the daters. What type of research design did
they use?
A. case study
B. experiment
C. naturalistic observation
D. survey
(Quiz 1)
C. naturalistic observation
Which of the following represents a strong negative correlation?
A. -0.9
B. -0.2
C. +0.2
D. +0.9
(Quiz 2)
A. -0.9
A ________ is least likely to be involved in the IRB decision regarding whether
a study will be permitted.
“PSYCHOLOGY NURSING TEST EXAM ”LATEST
EXAM SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST VERSION)
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Psychology Exam
A(n) ________ is conducted in order to determine whether there are
meaningful differences between two groups in a study.
A. correlation coefficient
B. scatterplot
C. statistical analysis
D. validity assessment
(Quiz 1)
C. statistical analysis
A negative correlation means ________.
A. a third variable eliminates a correlational relationship
B. one variable decreases as the other increases
C. there is a relationship between two variables, but it is not statistically
significant
D. two variables increase together, but they are associated with an undesirable
outcome
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(Quiz 1)
B. one variable decreases as the other increases
In order to assess whether viewpoints on decriminalization of marijuana for
medical purposes change with age, four groups of participants, ages 20, 30,
40, and 50, are asked whether they support this issue. What is one flaw of this
design?
A. Longitudinal research is time consuming.
B. Marijuana has already been decriminalized in some places.
C. Recruitment could be a challenge because people of different ages are
difficult to sample.
D. Social or cultural factors may influence the results, not age.
(Quiz 1)
D. Social or cultural factors may influence the results, not age.
A(n) ________ is a description of how the researchers will measure the
variables of interest.
A. experimental plan
B. hypothesis
C. operational definition
D. theory
(Quiz 1)
C. operational definition
Ethics need to be considered when ________ scientific research.
A. conducting and reviewing
B. designing and reviewing
C. designing, conducting, and reviewing
D. reviewing and publishing
(Quiz 1)
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C. designing, conducting, and reviewing
Which of the following would be difficult to assess using empirical research?
A. the abilities of non-human primates to use sign language
B. the reaction time for participants to indicate they heard a ball drop on a
table
C. whether a baby is crying because he is sad, hungry, or in pain
D. whether the id, ego, or superego is most responsible for emotional
reactions
(Quiz 1)
D. whether the id, ego, or superego is most responsible for emotional reactions
Which correlation coefficient best represents a moderate relationship showing
fewer anxiety symptoms in people who report higher life satisfaction?
A. -0.5
B. -0.2
C. +0.4
D. +0.7
(Quiz 1)
A. -0.5
Which of the following would be the best example of a valid naturalistic
observation study in driving behavior?
A. assessing behaviors from a police cruiser dash cam
B. having passengers rate the driver's behavior
C. using footage from red light cameras
D. watching footage obtained from cameras set up unobtrusively on various
streets
(Quiz 1)
D. watching footage obtained from cameras set up unobtrusively on various streets
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Which of the following would be the best example of a valid naturalistic
observation study in driving behavior?
A. control
B. double-blind
C. double-control
D. single-blind
(Quiz 1)
B. double-blind
Patwardhan et al. report data from a study where they hired experimental
confederates to attend speed dating events, posing as daters, and carefully
take notes on the behaviors of the daters. What type of research design did
they use?
A. case study
B. experiment
C. naturalistic observation
D. survey
(Quiz 1)
C. naturalistic observation
Which of the following represents a strong negative correlation?
A. -0.9
B. -0.2
C. +0.2
D. +0.9
(Quiz 2)
A. -0.9
A ________ is least likely to be involved in the IRB decision regarding whether
a study will be permitted.
