Psychology 321 - Chapter 1-4 questions with correct
answers
Basic Research Correct Answer-Research that doesn't address specific,
practical problem but that enhances general knowledge (Ex: Visual
system structure, understanding memory impairments)
Applied Research Correct Answer-Research to address practical
problem (Ex: How to develop better reading lights, forming Alzheimer's
treatment)
Consumer of Research Correct Answer-Individuals that read research to
be applied to their lives such as work, hobbies, etc. (Ex: Therapists,
Physicians)
Data Correct Answer-A set of observations
Empiricism Correct Answer-Using data collection to develop, support or
challenge a theory
Hypothesis Correct Answer-Statements of expected outcome
Journals Correct Answer-Written by scientists for scientists, not general
public; Scientists can be inspired by journalism they read
, Journalism Correct Answer-Includes TV, magazines, newspapers, and is
written by journalists for general public; Journalists may be interested by
a scientific study and turn it into a news story
Peer-Review Procedure Correct Answer-Research → Paper Written →
Paper Submitted to Journal → Editor Sends to Experts → Experts
Evaluate & Give Recommendations
Producer of Research Correct Answer-Individuals that actively produced
knowledge (Ex: Studying brain anatomy, observing classroom
behaviors)
Theory Correct Answer-Statements that describe general principles
about how variables relate
Falsifiable Theory Correct Answer-Theories that lead to predictions that
can prove to be true or false (Ex: Not "it's there but hides when you look
for it")
Parsimonious Theory Correct Answer-If two theories explain, but one is
simpler, most scientists opt for simpler one
Supported Theory Correct Answer-Theories supported by variety of
evidence are good
Translational Research Correct Answer-Studies that use basic research
lessons to develop/test applications to (ex: therapy)
answers
Basic Research Correct Answer-Research that doesn't address specific,
practical problem but that enhances general knowledge (Ex: Visual
system structure, understanding memory impairments)
Applied Research Correct Answer-Research to address practical
problem (Ex: How to develop better reading lights, forming Alzheimer's
treatment)
Consumer of Research Correct Answer-Individuals that read research to
be applied to their lives such as work, hobbies, etc. (Ex: Therapists,
Physicians)
Data Correct Answer-A set of observations
Empiricism Correct Answer-Using data collection to develop, support or
challenge a theory
Hypothesis Correct Answer-Statements of expected outcome
Journals Correct Answer-Written by scientists for scientists, not general
public; Scientists can be inspired by journalism they read
, Journalism Correct Answer-Includes TV, magazines, newspapers, and is
written by journalists for general public; Journalists may be interested by
a scientific study and turn it into a news story
Peer-Review Procedure Correct Answer-Research → Paper Written →
Paper Submitted to Journal → Editor Sends to Experts → Experts
Evaluate & Give Recommendations
Producer of Research Correct Answer-Individuals that actively produced
knowledge (Ex: Studying brain anatomy, observing classroom
behaviors)
Theory Correct Answer-Statements that describe general principles
about how variables relate
Falsifiable Theory Correct Answer-Theories that lead to predictions that
can prove to be true or false (Ex: Not "it's there but hides when you look
for it")
Parsimonious Theory Correct Answer-If two theories explain, but one is
simpler, most scientists opt for simpler one
Supported Theory Correct Answer-Theories supported by variety of
evidence are good
Translational Research Correct Answer-Studies that use basic research
lessons to develop/test applications to (ex: therapy)
