Research Methods
The first step in the scientific method
What is identifying a research question, problem, and hypothesis?
Name one neurotransmitter and its primary effect.
What is dopamine, associated with reward and pleasure?
What is the main difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
What is a compulsive need for a substance or behavior despite harmful consequences?
Why is informed consent important in psychological research?
What is it protects participants’ rights and ensures they understand the study?
What is empirical evidence?
What is information obtained through observation or experimentation?
The difference between primary and secondary research
What is primary research collects new data, while secondary research analyses existing data?
What is neuroplasticity
What is the brain's ability to reorganize and adapt by forming new neural connections?
What is addiction?
What is a compulsive need for a substance or behavior despite harmful consequences?
What happens during debriefing?
What is explaining the purpose of the research to participants after the study?
Name one value of a reliable source.
What is accuracy, credibility, or relevance?
What is numerical data like test scores or reaction times?
Which neurotransmitter is known as the "feel-good hormone"
What is serotonin?
Which organization publishes the APA style guide?
What is the American Psychological Association?
What is the role of the APA in psychology?
What is setting ethical guidelines and publishing research standards?
What is one limitation of qualitative data?
What is it can be subjective and harder to analyze systematically?
Two characteristics of qualitative data
What are descriptive and non-numerical data, like interviews or observations?
How does oxytocin affect behavior?
What is it promotes bonding, trust, and social connection?
Name a situation where a psychologist might use empirical evidence.
What is conducting an experiment to test a hypothesis?
Why must researchers address cultural differences in psychological studies?
What is to ensure the research is respectful, inclusive, and avoids biases that might affect the validity of the results?
How do researchers identify the limitations of a source?
What is evaluating its bias, credibility, and scope?
Definition and importance of an annotated bibliography.
What is a summary and evaluation of sources used in research? It helps assess the reliability and relevance of sources?
How can neurotransmitter imbalances affect mental health?
What is imbalances in neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine can lead to disorders such as depression, anxiety, or schizophrenia?
How do psychologists use informed consent in their practice?
What is obtaining permission from participants, ensuring they understand the nature and risks of the study?
How do psychologists ensure their studies are ethical?
What is following APA guidelines, obtaining informed consent, and minimizing harm to participants?
How can identifying the limitations of sources strengthen your research?
What is it helps address gaps, refine the methodology, and demonstrate critical thinking in evaluating evidence?