PSYC O L O GICA L
RESE A RC H
PYC 3 7 0 4
M o c k Exa m 2
Question 1
Having read a recent publication of Watson’s theory about the nature of
consciousness, a student decides to conduct an experiment to critically examine
aspects of the theory. The main aim of the research will probably be to empirically - -
1. test predictions based on Watson’s theory
2. test Watson’s theory so that it can be accepted or rejected as a whole
3. study consciousness with a view to understanding, predicting and controlling it
Question 2
A theory can be described as an interdependent set of - - - - - relations between - - -
1. proposed; constructs
2. empirical; hypotheses
3. verified; variables
Question 3
Constructs are sometimes called - - - - -
1. indicators
2. referents
3. intervening variables
Questions 4
Which of the following best describes “latent”?
1. observable
2. manifest
3. hidden
Question 5
A measurement model of attention deficit disorder relates this - - - - - to its - - - - -
1. construct; intervening variables
2. hypothetical variable; observable instances
3. referent; manifestations
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, Question 6
An operational definition defines a - - - - - in terms of - - - - -
1. manifest variable; observable behaviour
2. theoretical construct; observable consequences
3. observable construct; other constructs
Question 7
Which best describes “research hypothesis”?
1. An empirically observed relation between two constructs
2. A proposed relation between two variables
3. A network of postulated relations between constructs
Use the following scenario to answer Questions 8 to 12:
“My explanation of acute stress disorder indicates how the intensity of stress is
affected by patients’ anxiety proneness, whether or not they received psychotherapy,
and the nature of the traumatic stressor. My research will investigate whether such
patients’ level of anxiety is actually reduced by psychotherapy. More specifically,
patients receiving therapy are expected to score lower on the Manifest Anxiety Scale
than patients not receiving therapy.”
Question 8
“My explanation of acute stress disorder” is a - - - - -
1. scientific hypothesis
2. theory
3. postulated relation between two constructs
Question 9
“Patients’ level of anxiety is reduced by psychotherapy” is - - - - -
1. an observed relation between two variables
2. a theoretical hypothesis
3. an operational hypothesis
Question 10
The dependent variable(s) in my research is/are - - - - -
1. anxiety proneness, nature of the traumatic stressor, and psychotherapy
2. whether or not psychotherapy is received
3. level of anxiety experienced by patients
Question 11
The independent variable in my research is - - - - -
1. whether or not psychotherapy is received
2. level of anxiety experienced by patients
3. the intensity of stress
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RESE A RC H
PYC 3 7 0 4
M o c k Exa m 2
Question 1
Having read a recent publication of Watson’s theory about the nature of
consciousness, a student decides to conduct an experiment to critically examine
aspects of the theory. The main aim of the research will probably be to empirically - -
1. test predictions based on Watson’s theory
2. test Watson’s theory so that it can be accepted or rejected as a whole
3. study consciousness with a view to understanding, predicting and controlling it
Question 2
A theory can be described as an interdependent set of - - - - - relations between - - -
1. proposed; constructs
2. empirical; hypotheses
3. verified; variables
Question 3
Constructs are sometimes called - - - - -
1. indicators
2. referents
3. intervening variables
Questions 4
Which of the following best describes “latent”?
1. observable
2. manifest
3. hidden
Question 5
A measurement model of attention deficit disorder relates this - - - - - to its - - - - -
1. construct; intervening variables
2. hypothetical variable; observable instances
3. referent; manifestations
1|Page
, Question 6
An operational definition defines a - - - - - in terms of - - - - -
1. manifest variable; observable behaviour
2. theoretical construct; observable consequences
3. observable construct; other constructs
Question 7
Which best describes “research hypothesis”?
1. An empirically observed relation between two constructs
2. A proposed relation between two variables
3. A network of postulated relations between constructs
Use the following scenario to answer Questions 8 to 12:
“My explanation of acute stress disorder indicates how the intensity of stress is
affected by patients’ anxiety proneness, whether or not they received psychotherapy,
and the nature of the traumatic stressor. My research will investigate whether such
patients’ level of anxiety is actually reduced by psychotherapy. More specifically,
patients receiving therapy are expected to score lower on the Manifest Anxiety Scale
than patients not receiving therapy.”
Question 8
“My explanation of acute stress disorder” is a - - - - -
1. scientific hypothesis
2. theory
3. postulated relation between two constructs
Question 9
“Patients’ level of anxiety is reduced by psychotherapy” is - - - - -
1. an observed relation between two variables
2. a theoretical hypothesis
3. an operational hypothesis
Question 10
The dependent variable(s) in my research is/are - - - - -
1. anxiety proneness, nature of the traumatic stressor, and psychotherapy
2. whether or not psychotherapy is received
3. level of anxiety experienced by patients
Question 11
The independent variable in my research is - - - - -
1. whether or not psychotherapy is received
2. level of anxiety experienced by patients
3. the intensity of stress
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