Research Methods
What kind of study manipulates an independent variable?
True experiment
Trait that measures how someone's social battery gets drained or charged in social situations?
Extraversion/introversion
Part of the brain that is last to develop (age 25) and is responsible for planning, decision making, executive functioning.
Frontal lobe
Part of the eye where rods and cones are embedded
Retina
Oxycodone
Opioid
Correlational
Trait that refers to the extend someone prefers routine or tradition or newness.
Openness to new experience
Part of the brain that receives and also sends information about sensation and motor movement
Parietal lobe
The three small bones in the middle/inner ear
Ossicles (hammer, anvil/stirrup)
Nicotine
Stimulant
What is validity?
Whether a test or study measures the material it intended to.
Trait that measures level and intensity of experiencing emotions like guilt, shame, anger, and frustration.
Neuroticism/negative emotionality
Part of the brain that provides an immediate response to emotional content.
Clear outer covering of the eye that allows light in
Cornea
LSD
Hallucinogen
What kind of study takes many studies on a topic to determine an effect size?
Meta-analysis
Trait that measures how organized, plan ahead, have self-discipline.
Conscientiousness
Part of the brain that connects the two hemispheres
Corpus callosum
Part of ear where the auditory system converts sound waves to neural impulses
Cochlea
Heroin
Opiate
What does it mean for a study to be "replicated"?
Repeated with other similar studies
Trait that measures how well "someone gets along with others"
Agreeableness
Part of the brain where auditory information is processed.
Temporal lobe
Semi-circular canals
Alcohol
Depressant