IB Psych Unit 1 Exam with Accurate
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empirical research - ANS-evidence is collected through scientific method- based on
observation or experimentation
anecdotal research - ANS-evidence collected in a casual/informal manner, relying
heavily on personal experience
what does TEACUP stand for - ANS-what makes a good theory?
T-testable
E-evidence
A-applicable
C-concepts
U-unbiased
P-predictable
PICWDD (APA Ethical Guidelines) - ANS-P-physical or psychological harm can't be
caused
I-informed consent (must sign before)
C-confidentiality
W-withdrawal
D-debrief immediately after study
D-deception
qualitative data - ANS-gathered through direct interaction with participants
quantitative data - ANS-in the form of "numbers" that are easy to summarize and submit
to statistical analysis. meant for generalization beyond the sample from which the data
were drawn
Aviation Psychologists - ANS-Study the behavior of pilots and flight crew, as well as
how to improve airline safety.
Clinical Psychologists. - ANS-Assess, diagnose and treat individuals suffering from
psychological distress and mental illness
Cognitive Psychologists - ANS-Investigate how people think, including topics such as
decision-making and problem-solving.
, Consumer Psychologists - ANS-Research consumer behavior and develop marketing
strategies to promote businesses.
Developmental Psychologists - ANS-Research human development across the entire
lifespan - from infancy to old age.
expectancy effect - ANS-the participant attempts to discern the experimenter's
hypotheses with the goal of "helping" the researcher. This may result in acting in a
certain way or giving the "right answer."
screw you effect - ANS-participants act in a way that might sabotage the researcher's
aims
social desirability effect - ANS-participant answers in a way to make them look good to
avoid judgement or embarrassment
opportunity sampling - ANS-Participants are selected based on naturally occurring
groups
self-selected sampling - ANS-a group of participants who volunteered
random sampling - ANS-a sample that fairly represents a population because each
member has an equal chance of inclusion
snowball sampling - ANS-Participants help recruit other participants
WEIRD - ANS-Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic
data collected is not representative of global population but is still generalized for the
entire population
method triangulation - ANS-comparing data that come from the use of different methods
to collect richer data
researcher triangulation - ANS-several observers are used to observe the same
behavior and compare results
researcher bias - ANS-Researcher's own beliefs may influence the research process
operationalized - ANS-Variables need to be written in such a way that it is clear what is
being measured
hypothesis - ANS-prediction of how the I.V. affects the D.V.
null hypothesis - ANS-I.V. will have no effect on D.V. of that any change in D.V. will be
by chance
Solutions
empirical research - ANS-evidence is collected through scientific method- based on
observation or experimentation
anecdotal research - ANS-evidence collected in a casual/informal manner, relying
heavily on personal experience
what does TEACUP stand for - ANS-what makes a good theory?
T-testable
E-evidence
A-applicable
C-concepts
U-unbiased
P-predictable
PICWDD (APA Ethical Guidelines) - ANS-P-physical or psychological harm can't be
caused
I-informed consent (must sign before)
C-confidentiality
W-withdrawal
D-debrief immediately after study
D-deception
qualitative data - ANS-gathered through direct interaction with participants
quantitative data - ANS-in the form of "numbers" that are easy to summarize and submit
to statistical analysis. meant for generalization beyond the sample from which the data
were drawn
Aviation Psychologists - ANS-Study the behavior of pilots and flight crew, as well as
how to improve airline safety.
Clinical Psychologists. - ANS-Assess, diagnose and treat individuals suffering from
psychological distress and mental illness
Cognitive Psychologists - ANS-Investigate how people think, including topics such as
decision-making and problem-solving.
, Consumer Psychologists - ANS-Research consumer behavior and develop marketing
strategies to promote businesses.
Developmental Psychologists - ANS-Research human development across the entire
lifespan - from infancy to old age.
expectancy effect - ANS-the participant attempts to discern the experimenter's
hypotheses with the goal of "helping" the researcher. This may result in acting in a
certain way or giving the "right answer."
screw you effect - ANS-participants act in a way that might sabotage the researcher's
aims
social desirability effect - ANS-participant answers in a way to make them look good to
avoid judgement or embarrassment
opportunity sampling - ANS-Participants are selected based on naturally occurring
groups
self-selected sampling - ANS-a group of participants who volunteered
random sampling - ANS-a sample that fairly represents a population because each
member has an equal chance of inclusion
snowball sampling - ANS-Participants help recruit other participants
WEIRD - ANS-Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic
data collected is not representative of global population but is still generalized for the
entire population
method triangulation - ANS-comparing data that come from the use of different methods
to collect richer data
researcher triangulation - ANS-several observers are used to observe the same
behavior and compare results
researcher bias - ANS-Researcher's own beliefs may influence the research process
operationalized - ANS-Variables need to be written in such a way that it is clear what is
being measured
hypothesis - ANS-prediction of how the I.V. affects the D.V.
null hypothesis - ANS-I.V. will have no effect on D.V. of that any change in D.V. will be
by chance
