Test Bank for Research Methods for the
Behavioral Sciences, 6th Edition by Frederick J
Gravetter & Lori-Ann B. Forzano
Applied Research - answer-Research that aims to solve practical problems.
Basic Research - answer-Research that aims to increase our understanding of
fundamental principles.
Scientific Goal of Describing Behaviour - answer-The objective to explain how
and why certain behaviours occur.
Peer Review - answer-A process that ensures only the best research is
published and that major flaws are identified before publication.
Falsifiability - answer-The ability for a claim or hypothesis to be proven wrong
through evidence.
Lacking Causal Evidence in Research - answer-The researcher's inference that
having more than two cars causes people to have homes with bigger garages is
lacking temporal precedence.
,Example of Describing Behaviour - answer-The statement 'People eat more
when they are alone than when they are with friends' is an example of
describing behaviour.
predicting - answer-determining the cause of
describing behaviour - answer-The statement 'Males have higher average
quantitative SAT scores than do females' is an example of describing
behaviour.
predicting behaviour - answer-The statement 'High school seniors with higher
SAT scores will have higher college GPAs' is an example of predicting
behaviour.
scientific approach - answer-The fundamental characteristic of the scientific
approach is falsifiability.
replicating studies - answer-Replications help to ensure that the effects being
reported are not the result of chance.
empirical approach - answer-The empirical approach to science requires that
knowledge be gained from structured, systematic observations of the world.
intuitions - answer-The problem with using intuition to make conclusions
about human behaviour is that it is easy to draw erroneous conclusions
because our biases affect our perceptions.
,scientific goal of explaining behaviour - answer-Differences in assigned guilt
ratings between attractive and unattractive defendants is due to a physical
attractiveness stereotype.
scientific goal of predicting behaviour - answer-Plants that are played music
will grow more than plants that are not played music.
Skepticism - answer-An attitude of doubt towards claims that lack empirical
evidence.
Theoretical Research - answer-Research that focuses on developing theories
rather than practical applications.
Pseudoscience - answer-Claims that are presented as scientific but lack
empirical support and rigorous testing.
Cognitive Awareness - answer-The understanding of one's own thoughts and
feelings.
Temporal Precedence - answer-The principle that a cause must precede its
effect in time.
, Covariation of Cause and Effect - answer-The observation that changes in one
variable are associated with changes in another variable.
Elimination of Alternative Explanations - answer-The process of ruling out
other potential causes for an observed effect.
Understanding Research Methods - answer-The ability to critically evaluate
research and its implications in various contexts.
Goals of Scientific Research in Psychology - answer-To describe, explain,
predict, and control behaviour.
Comparison of Basic and Applied Research - answer-Basic research focuses on
theoretical questions, while applied research addresses practical issues.
Influence of Food Reward on Behaviour - answer-A study examining how food
incentives affect actions, such as maze running in kittens.
Effect of Self-Awareness on Cognitive Tasks - answer-Research investigating
how awareness of oneself influences reasoning abilities.
Attribution Theory - answer-A theory that explains how individuals determine
the causes of behaviour.
Cultural Sensitivity in Education - answer-The understanding and respect for
cultural differences in educational settings.
Behavioral Sciences, 6th Edition by Frederick J
Gravetter & Lori-Ann B. Forzano
Applied Research - answer-Research that aims to solve practical problems.
Basic Research - answer-Research that aims to increase our understanding of
fundamental principles.
Scientific Goal of Describing Behaviour - answer-The objective to explain how
and why certain behaviours occur.
Peer Review - answer-A process that ensures only the best research is
published and that major flaws are identified before publication.
Falsifiability - answer-The ability for a claim or hypothesis to be proven wrong
through evidence.
Lacking Causal Evidence in Research - answer-The researcher's inference that
having more than two cars causes people to have homes with bigger garages is
lacking temporal precedence.
,Example of Describing Behaviour - answer-The statement 'People eat more
when they are alone than when they are with friends' is an example of
describing behaviour.
predicting - answer-determining the cause of
describing behaviour - answer-The statement 'Males have higher average
quantitative SAT scores than do females' is an example of describing
behaviour.
predicting behaviour - answer-The statement 'High school seniors with higher
SAT scores will have higher college GPAs' is an example of predicting
behaviour.
scientific approach - answer-The fundamental characteristic of the scientific
approach is falsifiability.
replicating studies - answer-Replications help to ensure that the effects being
reported are not the result of chance.
empirical approach - answer-The empirical approach to science requires that
knowledge be gained from structured, systematic observations of the world.
intuitions - answer-The problem with using intuition to make conclusions
about human behaviour is that it is easy to draw erroneous conclusions
because our biases affect our perceptions.
,scientific goal of explaining behaviour - answer-Differences in assigned guilt
ratings between attractive and unattractive defendants is due to a physical
attractiveness stereotype.
scientific goal of predicting behaviour - answer-Plants that are played music
will grow more than plants that are not played music.
Skepticism - answer-An attitude of doubt towards claims that lack empirical
evidence.
Theoretical Research - answer-Research that focuses on developing theories
rather than practical applications.
Pseudoscience - answer-Claims that are presented as scientific but lack
empirical support and rigorous testing.
Cognitive Awareness - answer-The understanding of one's own thoughts and
feelings.
Temporal Precedence - answer-The principle that a cause must precede its
effect in time.
, Covariation of Cause and Effect - answer-The observation that changes in one
variable are associated with changes in another variable.
Elimination of Alternative Explanations - answer-The process of ruling out
other potential causes for an observed effect.
Understanding Research Methods - answer-The ability to critically evaluate
research and its implications in various contexts.
Goals of Scientific Research in Psychology - answer-To describe, explain,
predict, and control behaviour.
Comparison of Basic and Applied Research - answer-Basic research focuses on
theoretical questions, while applied research addresses practical issues.
Influence of Food Reward on Behaviour - answer-A study examining how food
incentives affect actions, such as maze running in kittens.
Effect of Self-Awareness on Cognitive Tasks - answer-Research investigating
how awareness of oneself influences reasoning abilities.
Attribution Theory - answer-A theory that explains how individuals determine
the causes of behaviour.
Cultural Sensitivity in Education - answer-The understanding and respect for
cultural differences in educational settings.
