Get a Job
Do Your Research
Depending on You
Jumping to Conclusions
Dealer's Choice
100
Kyle wants to study how humans change from birth until death. What type of psychologist should Kyle become?
Developmental Psychologist
100
The systematic process of exploring observations, testing ideas, and acquiring knowledge about the natural world is called...
The Scientific Method
100
The factor that the researcher controls and changes is called the...
Independent variable
100
What is correlation?
The measure of the relationship between 2 or more things appearing together
100
Pure knowledge aimed at increasing psychology's knowledge base refers to
Basic research
200
Jen wants to conduct experiments on how people think and solve problems. What type of psychologist should Jen become?
Cognitive Psychologist
200
What is a case study?
An in-depth experiment that focuses on one individual over a long period of time through tests, observations, interviews, and analysis
200
What is a placebo?
A fake treatment designed to trick the subject into thinking they are taking the actual treatment
200
This type of graph is used to measure relationships and describe correlation
Scatterplot
200
How long did the Stanford Prison Experiment last?
6 days!
300
Daryl is a professional psychologist who testifies at court trials and helps analyze evidence. He can be described as what type of psychologist?
Forensic Psychologist
300
What is a benefit of using a naturalistic observation?
- Provides a lot of data on someone or something in their natural habitat, leading to the study of natural behaviors
- Allows someone to study unethical topics
300
What is the difference between a single-blind and a double-blind experiment?
Single: Participants do not know whether they are getting the treatment
Double: Neither participants nor the researchers know who is getting the treatment
300
The Correlation Coefficient is represented by which letter?
Correlation Coefficient = R
300
What is a problem with using correlation?
It does not explain causation, why, or how things are related, just that a relationship exists
400
What is the most common type of psychologist?
Clinical Psychologist
400
What is one disadvantage of using a case study, and what is one disadvantage of using a naturalistic observation?
Case study: can't replicate it, ethical concerns, cannot draw wide conclusions
Naturalistic Observation: Does not determine cause and effect; Does not explain why behavior occurs
400
A researcher investigates whether perceived authority influences obedience. Participants are instructed to complete a repetitive, boring task by someone wearing a police uniform or casual clothing. Researchers measure how many minutes participants continue following instructions before refusing or stopping. Identify the variables.
Dependent Variable: Minutes that the participants follow instructions
Independent Variable: Police uniform or casual clothing
400
Strong, positive correlation
400
How many different classes has Mr. Ward taught since joining Newark High School (excluding Capstone), and which ones? (You need BOTH to get the points)
5 in total:
Civil Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Psychology, Psychology, Human Geography
500
Name 2 psychology subfields associated with basic research. Name 2 psychology subfields associated with applied research. You must get BOTH to get the points.
Basic: Biological, Developmental, Cognitive, Personality, Social, Industrial
Applied: Counseling, Clinical, Psychiatrist, Forensic, Health, Educational/School, Consumer
500
What are the 5 steps of the Scientific Method?
1. Ask a question
2. Form a hypothesis
3. Test the hypothesis
4. Analyze results
5. Draw conclusions
500
A psychologist wants to investigate whether playing violent video games increases aggressive behavior. Sixty participants are randomly assigned to play either a violent action game or a nonviolent puzzle game for 30 minutes. Afterward, participants complete a competitive task in which they choose the volume of an unpleasant noise delivered to an opponent. Identify the variables.
Independent Variable: Puzzle or Action game
Dependent Variable: The volume of the noise the participants choose
500
What is the 3rd Variable problem in relation to correlation?
Sometimes, a hidden third factor is the direct reason two other things appear related. This variable actually directly impacts the other factors in a correlational study, resulting in misleading conclusions
500
What is the name of the psychologist who conducted the Stanford Prison Experiment?
Dr. Philip Zimbardo