This occurs when neither the participants nor the research assistants collecting data will know which group is receiving treatment
What is double blind procedure
100
This term represents the most frequently occurring number
What is mode
100
This error in thinking indicates that we are often more sure of ourselves than we are actually correct most of the time
What is overconfidence
100
This occurs when you meet with test subjects and discuss what happened and why following an experiment
What is debrief
100
Correlation does not =
What is Causation
200
This variable is the one manipulated - this one is the variable measured
What is the independent variable - dependent variable
200
This represents the midpoint of the #'s
What is the median
200
This is often called the "I knew it all along" phenomenon
What is hindsight bias
200
This term involves knowing what you are agreeing to as a test subject
What is informed consent
200
This term explains procedures, concepts and variables - the more precise the better
What is operational definition
300
These variables often "get in the way" and may not be something you considered when initially designing the experiment
What are confounding variables
300
This represents the gap between the lowest and the highest numbers
What is the range
300
This type of correlation is a perceived but nonexistent relationship
What is an illusory correlation
300
Is deception ok? Why or why not?
What is yes deception is okay as long as risks are minimal and if the subject knew about the purpose of the experiment, the results may vary (significantly)
300
This type of study allows the researcher to unobtrusively observe the subject in their own habitat
What is naturalistic observation
400
When are observable differences reliable?
What is
1) Unbiased
2) Minimal variability
3) more cases better than fewer
400
This term demonstrates that the observed difference is likely not due to chance variation between populations
What is statistical significance
400
Why do we perceive order in random events?
What is because we are constantly trying to make sense of the world
400
What is the panel that oversees any research project an individual wants to complete to ensure that it is ethical, appropriate and safe?
What is IRB - Institutional Review Board
400
These minor details can make a big difference in how some responds - "not allowing vs. forbidding" "censorship vs. restrictions"
What are wording effects
500
Explain the difference between random selection and random assignment
What is
Random sampling - every person in group has = chance to participate (names in a hat)
Random assignment - to specifically assign to either the control or experimental group
500
Which of the following correlation coefficients expresses the weakest degree of relationship between two variables?
a) -0.12
b) +1.00
c) -0.99
d) +0.25
e) -0.50
What is
-0.12
500
When you think you are taking a pill for headaches (but it is just sugar) but it still makes your head feel better!
What is the placebo effect
500
How does culture affect psychology? Give an example
What is our values, shared ideas, beliefs etc bleed into our thoughts and actions and we must be self-aware
Sexuality
Mental Illness
Child-rearing
500
Give an example of a positive correlation and a negative correlation
What is
Positive - the taller you are, the more you weigh
Negative - the more you exercise, the less you weigh