OSU Psych 3325 Exam 1 UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Experimentation - CORRECT ANSWER Cornerstone of social psych
Theory - CORRECT ANSWER Integrated set of principles that explain events and predict
observed events
Hypothesis - CORRECT ANSWER One tested prediction about the conditions under which an
event will occur
Operationalization: Conceptual definition vs Operational definition - CORRECT ANSWER
Conceptual: General, abstract def. of variable (dictionary)
Operational: Specific description of a variable that allows it to be measured and/or manipulated
3 types of measuring descriptive research - CORRECT ANSWER Observational, archival,
surveys
Observational studies - CORRECT ANSWER watching behavior in real life situations
Archival studies - CORRECT ANSWER Existing data to test hypothesis
Surveys - CORRECT ANSWER Random sampling (selection) - everyone in population have
equal chance of being selected
Correlational Research - CORRECT ANSWER Examine extent to which 2 variables are
associated (but not causation)
Experimental Research - CORRECT ANSWER Manipulate 1 or more variables, while
controlling others, to test cause and effect
, Requirements for experimental research - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Manipulate independent
variable
2. Random Assignment of participants to conditions
Pro and Con of Experimental Research - CORRECT ANSWER Pro: Can make statements
about cause/effect
Con: Some important variables can't be studied (unethical or unfeasible)
Internal Validity - CORRECT ANSWER Degree to which the IV caused the DV
-third variable will lower internal validity
External Validity - CORRECT ANSWER Degree to which the results of the study can be
generalized
Scientific Method Steps - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Hypothesis
2. Operationalization
3. Measure
4. Evaluate
5. Revise/Replicate
Three components of the self - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Self-concept & self-knowledge (how
to describe self)
2. Self-esteem
3. Self-behaviors (enhance self)
Individual Self - CORRECT ANSWER beliefs about your unique traits, abilities, etc.
Relationship self - CORRECT ANSWER beliefs about yourself in specific relationships
Collective self - CORRECT ANSWER Beliefs about yourself in larger social groups
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Experimentation - CORRECT ANSWER Cornerstone of social psych
Theory - CORRECT ANSWER Integrated set of principles that explain events and predict
observed events
Hypothesis - CORRECT ANSWER One tested prediction about the conditions under which an
event will occur
Operationalization: Conceptual definition vs Operational definition - CORRECT ANSWER
Conceptual: General, abstract def. of variable (dictionary)
Operational: Specific description of a variable that allows it to be measured and/or manipulated
3 types of measuring descriptive research - CORRECT ANSWER Observational, archival,
surveys
Observational studies - CORRECT ANSWER watching behavior in real life situations
Archival studies - CORRECT ANSWER Existing data to test hypothesis
Surveys - CORRECT ANSWER Random sampling (selection) - everyone in population have
equal chance of being selected
Correlational Research - CORRECT ANSWER Examine extent to which 2 variables are
associated (but not causation)
Experimental Research - CORRECT ANSWER Manipulate 1 or more variables, while
controlling others, to test cause and effect
, Requirements for experimental research - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Manipulate independent
variable
2. Random Assignment of participants to conditions
Pro and Con of Experimental Research - CORRECT ANSWER Pro: Can make statements
about cause/effect
Con: Some important variables can't be studied (unethical or unfeasible)
Internal Validity - CORRECT ANSWER Degree to which the IV caused the DV
-third variable will lower internal validity
External Validity - CORRECT ANSWER Degree to which the results of the study can be
generalized
Scientific Method Steps - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Hypothesis
2. Operationalization
3. Measure
4. Evaluate
5. Revise/Replicate
Three components of the self - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Self-concept & self-knowledge (how
to describe self)
2. Self-esteem
3. Self-behaviors (enhance self)
Individual Self - CORRECT ANSWER beliefs about your unique traits, abilities, etc.
Relationship self - CORRECT ANSWER beliefs about yourself in specific relationships
Collective self - CORRECT ANSWER Beliefs about yourself in larger social groups
