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In reference to Bartlett study (1932), what is the title of the folk story they read?
The War of the Ghosts
If alternative hypothesis predicts possible relationships between variable, so null hypothesis predicts that there is no relationship between variables investigated.
TRUE
In reference to the book, state the page and read out loud the definition of 'twin studies'
page 53. Twin studies: research that compares behavior in groups of twins to see if there are similarities in each pair of twins.
OPTIONAL: may include the types of twins can be MZ or DZ
MEAN, MEDIAN, MODE
MEAN- the average of a set of numbers.
MEDIAN - the middle score in a set of numbers.
MODE- the most common one
Two research methods
case study, observation, experiment, interview, questionnaire, etc
A strength of a research where all steps done are carried out to be the same in all condition.
standardised procedure
Human brain have four lobes, two hemispheres but if the fetus is 3-4 weeks old, brain is divided into three; forebrain, midbrain, sodrain.
FALSE . ( sodrain - hindbrain=)
In reference to the book, describe what is CBT.
page 56 Key terms.
or page 68 first paragraph
PROSOCIAL VS. ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
antisocial behavior - behavior that is unhelpful, destructive and aggressive (negative behaviours)
State 2 physical aggression copied by young children from adult model
kicking, punching etc.
Tel me, who are the participants of Haney, Banks and Zimbardo Stanford Prison experiment study.
male college student. ( 24 psychologically healthy male college students)
Medulla oblongata controls involuntary responses, and cerebellum controls voluntary responses.
TRUE (involuntary or automatic activities like sneezing or heartbeat. voluntary activities like physical and muscle activities.
Contrast unipolar from bipolar depression. Read you answer from the book.
page 50 -first paragraph
independent Variable vs. dependent variable
IV the variable directly manipulated or investigated
DV the variable being measured of affected in the study.
Three main stages of memory processing.
INPUT, ENCODE, OUTPUT
Tell me who are the confederates in Milgram's Electric shock experiment and what are their roles.
Mr. Wallace as the student who receives electric shock and Mr. William the experimenter who looks authoritative. (strict, gives instructions)
STM is temporary and limited , and LTM is unlimited and lasts for years and even a lifetime.
TRUE
In reference to the book, describe nature and nurture.
page 56 keyterms
or page 76 first sentences of paragraphs 2 (nature) and 3(nurture)
primary data vs. secondary data
primary data : data collected directly for a specific research. A first hand information gathered by the researcher. Examples: interviews, questionnaires, observations, pictures taken personally, historical documents or artifacts , etc.
secondary data: data used in a study that has already been collected. Second hand information and is used to support a new investigation or study. Examples: books, newspaper articles, magazines, etc
Describe one ethical codes (guidelines) followed or violated by Bandura's study
psychological harm (instilling aggressive behavior)
no right to withdraw
no informed consent
How is confidentiality practiced as an ethical guideline in research studies support your answer with a research study
Confidentiality is not disclosing or not revealing (telling) the identity of the participants.
example HM study
Piliavin et al. study (1969) studied men and women passengers of New York subway between 11 am to 3 pm by the researchers are from Stanford University.
TRUE
Define hypothesis and describe the two types of hypothesis.
page 135
Covert observation and overt observation
Covert observation participants are unaware (they don't know) that they are being observed.
Overt observation participants know they are being observed as part of an investigation or a research.
Jaze was gifted a PSP 5 for his birthday. He began playing at the weekends with friends, but quickly developed the liking to play more even during weekdays. He is actually playing for longer hours missing to do his homeworks and end up sleepy in class. He even played more online games and lies to his parents that he is unwell just to have a chance to stay home and play. A professional diagnosed him with addiction.
Desrcibe the contribution of 'nurture ' to Jaze's addiction.
NURTURE
- parents' gift
-friends influence
-exposure to online games
NATURE
- parents genes - may have passed on , inherited
-biological factors