PSY 321 Exam 1 questions with correct answers
Basic research Correct Answer-Goal is to enhance the general body of
knowledge rather than address a specific, practical problem (Ex) What
parts of the brain are active when experienced meditators are
meditating?
Applied research Correct Answer-Done with a practical problem in mind
and the researchers conduct their work in a local, real world context (Ex)
Has our school's new mediation program helped students focus longer
on their math lesson?
Translational research Correct Answer-Use of lessons from basic
research to develop and test applications to health care, psychotherapy,
or other forms of treatment and intervention. Represents a bridge from
basic to applied research. (Ex) In a lab study, can meditation lessons
improve college students' GRE scores?
Consumer of research Correct Answer-Individuals that read research to
be applied to their lives, such as work, hobbies, etc (Ex) Psychology
coourses
Producer of research Correct Answer-Individuals that actively produce
knowledge (Ex) Observe classroom behaviors
Theory Correct Answer-A set of statements that describe general
principles about how variables relate
,Hypothesis Correct Answer-(Aka predictions); Statements of expected
outcome
Data Correct Answer-Set of observations that can support or challenge a
theory (supporting data strengthen the theory, nonsupporting data lead to
revised theories or improved research design)
Universalism Correct Answer-Scientific claims are evaluated according
to their merit, independent of the researcher's credentials or reputation.
The same pre-established criteria is applied to all scientists and research.
Communality Correct Answer-Scientific knowledge is created by a
community and its findings belong to the community
Disinterestedness Correct Answer-Scientists strive to discover the truth,
whatever it is; they're not swayed by conviction, idealism, politics, or
profit
Organized skepticism Correct Answer-scientists question everything,
including their own theories, widely accepted ideas, and "ancient
wisdom"
Peer review Correct Answer-A process by which the procedures and
results of an experiment are evaluated by other scientists who are in the
same field or who are conducting similar research.
, Journals vs. Journalism Correct Answer-Scientific journals that are
typically published monthly, peer-reviewed and written by qualified
contributors/researchers. Read primarily by other scientists and by psych
students, but rarely by the general public.
Journalism is not peer reviewed, is a secondhand report about the
research, written by journalists or laypeople. Science journalism allows
scientists to share potentially valuable work with the general public.
However, journalists might overstate the s research or get the details
wrong.
Popular media Correct Answer-(Aka popular press); Includes
magazines, newspapers, online, radio, TV
Preregistration Correct Answer-(After the study is designed but before
collecting any data) The researcher states publicly what the study's
outcome is expected to be. They place a public bet in advance that the
study will come out in favor of the theory, willing to be wrong every
time they collect data.
Falsifiable Correct Answer-Good theories are falsifiable; Should lead to
hypotheses that, when tested, could fail to support the theory
Replication Correct Answer-The original study is conducted again to test
whether the result is consistent
Basic research Correct Answer-Goal is to enhance the general body of
knowledge rather than address a specific, practical problem (Ex) What
parts of the brain are active when experienced meditators are
meditating?
Applied research Correct Answer-Done with a practical problem in mind
and the researchers conduct their work in a local, real world context (Ex)
Has our school's new mediation program helped students focus longer
on their math lesson?
Translational research Correct Answer-Use of lessons from basic
research to develop and test applications to health care, psychotherapy,
or other forms of treatment and intervention. Represents a bridge from
basic to applied research. (Ex) In a lab study, can meditation lessons
improve college students' GRE scores?
Consumer of research Correct Answer-Individuals that read research to
be applied to their lives, such as work, hobbies, etc (Ex) Psychology
coourses
Producer of research Correct Answer-Individuals that actively produce
knowledge (Ex) Observe classroom behaviors
Theory Correct Answer-A set of statements that describe general
principles about how variables relate
,Hypothesis Correct Answer-(Aka predictions); Statements of expected
outcome
Data Correct Answer-Set of observations that can support or challenge a
theory (supporting data strengthen the theory, nonsupporting data lead to
revised theories or improved research design)
Universalism Correct Answer-Scientific claims are evaluated according
to their merit, independent of the researcher's credentials or reputation.
The same pre-established criteria is applied to all scientists and research.
Communality Correct Answer-Scientific knowledge is created by a
community and its findings belong to the community
Disinterestedness Correct Answer-Scientists strive to discover the truth,
whatever it is; they're not swayed by conviction, idealism, politics, or
profit
Organized skepticism Correct Answer-scientists question everything,
including their own theories, widely accepted ideas, and "ancient
wisdom"
Peer review Correct Answer-A process by which the procedures and
results of an experiment are evaluated by other scientists who are in the
same field or who are conducting similar research.
, Journals vs. Journalism Correct Answer-Scientific journals that are
typically published monthly, peer-reviewed and written by qualified
contributors/researchers. Read primarily by other scientists and by psych
students, but rarely by the general public.
Journalism is not peer reviewed, is a secondhand report about the
research, written by journalists or laypeople. Science journalism allows
scientists to share potentially valuable work with the general public.
However, journalists might overstate the s research or get the details
wrong.
Popular media Correct Answer-(Aka popular press); Includes
magazines, newspapers, online, radio, TV
Preregistration Correct Answer-(After the study is designed but before
collecting any data) The researcher states publicly what the study's
outcome is expected to be. They place a public bet in advance that the
study will come out in favor of the theory, willing to be wrong every
time they collect data.
Falsifiable Correct Answer-Good theories are falsifiable; Should lead to
hypotheses that, when tested, could fail to support the theory
Replication Correct Answer-The original study is conducted again to test
whether the result is consistent
