GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY MODULE 1
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026
A(n) _____ is a specific question or prediction to be tested, whereas a(n) _____ tries to
integrate and summarize a large number of findings. - Answershypothesis; theory
While of the following statements is the most accurate?
1)Science is like magic because it can solve human problems.
2)Empirical methods are approaches to inquiry that are tied to measurement and
observation.
3)Hypotheses and theories are essentially the same.
4)Psychological research tends to explore the extent to which a hypothesis can be
supported without exploring the possibility that the hypothesis can be falsified. -
AnswersEmpirical methods are approaches to inquiry that are tied to measurement and
observation.
Once a person has agreed to participate in a research study as a subject:
Question 3 options:
1) the person is obligated to stay in the study until its conclusion.
2) the person gives up his or her right to confidentiality of information.
3) deception may be used since the person has agreed to the research participation.
4) the person is still free to withdraw from the research at any time. - Answersthe person
is still free to withdraw from the research at any time.
A useful theory is one that does all of the following *except*:
Question 4 options:
1) furthers the understanding of behavior.
2) allows predictions to be made.
3) ensures statistical significance in an experiment.
4) stimulates new research. - Answersensures statistical significance in an experiment.
Psychological research with human subjects is reviewed by ____________; while
psychological research with animal subjects is reviewed by _____________. -
Answersan Institutional Review Board; an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
Evidence that is the result of observation and measurement is referred to as _____
evidence.
Question 6 options:
1)empirical
2)pseudoscientific
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026
A(n) _____ is a specific question or prediction to be tested, whereas a(n) _____ tries to
integrate and summarize a large number of findings. - Answershypothesis; theory
While of the following statements is the most accurate?
1)Science is like magic because it can solve human problems.
2)Empirical methods are approaches to inquiry that are tied to measurement and
observation.
3)Hypotheses and theories are essentially the same.
4)Psychological research tends to explore the extent to which a hypothesis can be
supported without exploring the possibility that the hypothesis can be falsified. -
AnswersEmpirical methods are approaches to inquiry that are tied to measurement and
observation.
Once a person has agreed to participate in a research study as a subject:
Question 3 options:
1) the person is obligated to stay in the study until its conclusion.
2) the person gives up his or her right to confidentiality of information.
3) deception may be used since the person has agreed to the research participation.
4) the person is still free to withdraw from the research at any time. - Answersthe person
is still free to withdraw from the research at any time.
A useful theory is one that does all of the following *except*:
Question 4 options:
1) furthers the understanding of behavior.
2) allows predictions to be made.
3) ensures statistical significance in an experiment.
4) stimulates new research. - Answersensures statistical significance in an experiment.
Psychological research with human subjects is reviewed by ____________; while
psychological research with animal subjects is reviewed by _____________. -
Answersan Institutional Review Board; an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
Evidence that is the result of observation and measurement is referred to as _____
evidence.
Question 6 options:
1)empirical
2)pseudoscientific
