5/5/25, 7:22 PM Quiz: Comprehensive Final Exam : PSYC255: Introduction to Research (D10)
Quiz: Comprehensive Final Exam
Due May 9 at 11:59pm
Points 150
Questions 60
Time Limit 75 Minutes
Instructions
The quiz:
Covers the Learn material from Module 1: Week 1 through Module 8: Week 8.
Contains 60 multiple-choice questions.
Is limited to 75 minutes.
Allows 1 attempt.
Is worth 150 points.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module 8: Week 8.
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this comprehensive final exam in Canvas.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 74 minutes 72.5 out of 150
Correct answers are hidden.
Score for this quiz: 72.5 out of 150
Submitted May 5 at 5:02pm
This attempt took 74 minutes.
Question 1
2..5 pts
Penn and Teller used actors pretending to be professionals to convince shoppers of the
benefits of magnet therapy to demonstrate the power of _______.
magnets.
science.
suggestion.
psychology.
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Question 2
2..5 pts
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a science?
empirical
self-correcting
control
tenacity
Question 3
2..5 pts
Which of the following statements is true regarding the nature of journals in the field of
psychology?
some journals are broad in scope and others are specific to subareas
most journals are broad in scope and very few are specific to subareas
few journals are broad in scope and most are specific to subareas
psychological organizations do not publish journals
Question 4
2..5 pts
Writing within the field of psychology follows a standard form so that all authors
__________.
are required to jump through the same hoops.
communicate their findings in the same manner.
become equally frustrated with the writing process.
none of the above
IncorrectQuestion 5
.5 pts
Sally is writing an introduction. After reading chapter 2 in the Introduction to Research
textbook, Sally knows that her introduction should start off __________.
narrow in scope.
broad in scope.
with specific conclusion.
with an anecdotal story.
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Question 6
2..5 pts
The first step in the scientific method is known as __________.
hypothesis fabrication.
problem identification.
problem formation.
hypothesis identification.
Question 7
2..5 pts
When you ask yourself the question, “Why is this happening” you are conducting research
for which goal of psychology?
confusion
explain
predict
influence
Question 8
2..5 pts
__________ occurs when a research experiment or study is reproduced using the exact
same methodology and procedure.
Imitation
Duplication
Replication
None of the above
Question 9
2..5 pts
At which step do researchers sometimes reevaluate the hypothesis and research design?
data collection
analysis of data
conclusions
reporting of findings
IncorrectQuestion 10
.5 pts
Which of the following is similar to archival research in the use of existing documents?
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Quiz: Comprehensive Final Exam
Due May 9 at 11:59pm
Points 150
Questions 60
Time Limit 75 Minutes
Instructions
The quiz:
Covers the Learn material from Module 1: Week 1 through Module 8: Week 8.
Contains 60 multiple-choice questions.
Is limited to 75 minutes.
Allows 1 attempt.
Is worth 150 points.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module 8: Week 8.
Review the Quiz: Comprehensive Final Exam Assignment Instructions
(https://canvas.liberty.edu/courses/759035/files/111407449?wrap=1)
(https://canvas.liberty.edu/courses/759035/files/111407449/download?download_frd=1) before beginning
this comprehensive final exam in Canvas.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 74 minutes 72.5 out of 150
Correct answers are hidden.
Score for this quiz: 72.5 out of 150
Submitted May 5 at 5:02pm
This attempt took 74 minutes.
Question 1
2..5 pts
Penn and Teller used actors pretending to be professionals to convince shoppers of the
benefits of magnet therapy to demonstrate the power of _______.
magnets.
science.
suggestion.
psychology.
https://canvas.liberty.edu/courses/759035/quizzes/3671129 1/16
,5/5/25, 7:22 PM Quiz: Comprehensive Final Exam : PSYC255: Introduction to Research (D10)
Question 2
2..5 pts
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a science?
empirical
self-correcting
control
tenacity
Question 3
2..5 pts
Which of the following statements is true regarding the nature of journals in the field of
psychology?
some journals are broad in scope and others are specific to subareas
most journals are broad in scope and very few are specific to subareas
few journals are broad in scope and most are specific to subareas
psychological organizations do not publish journals
Question 4
2..5 pts
Writing within the field of psychology follows a standard form so that all authors
__________.
are required to jump through the same hoops.
communicate their findings in the same manner.
become equally frustrated with the writing process.
none of the above
IncorrectQuestion 5
.5 pts
Sally is writing an introduction. After reading chapter 2 in the Introduction to Research
textbook, Sally knows that her introduction should start off __________.
narrow in scope.
broad in scope.
with specific conclusion.
with an anecdotal story.
https://canvas.liberty.edu/courses/759035/quizzes/3671129 2/16
, 5/5/25, 7:22 PM Quiz: Comprehensive Final Exam : PSYC255: Introduction to Research (D10)
Question 6
2..5 pts
The first step in the scientific method is known as __________.
hypothesis fabrication.
problem identification.
problem formation.
hypothesis identification.
Question 7
2..5 pts
When you ask yourself the question, “Why is this happening” you are conducting research
for which goal of psychology?
confusion
explain
predict
influence
Question 8
2..5 pts
__________ occurs when a research experiment or study is reproduced using the exact
same methodology and procedure.
Imitation
Duplication
Replication
None of the above
Question 9
2..5 pts
At which step do researchers sometimes reevaluate the hypothesis and research design?
data collection
analysis of data
conclusions
reporting of findings
IncorrectQuestion 10
.5 pts
Which of the following is similar to archival research in the use of existing documents?
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