Question 1

A control group is to an experiment as _____ is to a clinical trial.

Accepted Answer

A)   a placebo group
B)   random assignment
C)   an independent variable
D)   a literature reviewE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

What is the MOST commonly used and widely available of the psychology databases?

Accepted Answer

A)   PsycINFO
B)   PsyARTICLES
C)   MEDLINE
D)   CogNETE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Why must you be especially careful in citing research on the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is often unclear what should be the date of publication.
B)   Many websites advocate a particular point of view, rather than presenting objective evidence.
C)   It may not be clear who is responsible for the ideas being presented.
D)   All of the answers are correct.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B) D

Question 4

What should you do if someone in your audience asks a question to which you don't know the answer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stall.
B)   Bluff.
C)   Say, "I don't know."
D)   Ignore the question.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

What size font is considered to be standard in psychology formats?

Accepted Answer

A)   8 point
B)   10 point
C)   12 point
D)   14 pointE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

What are the five main sections of an APA style paper or lab report?

Accepted Answer

Introduction
Method...

Question 7

What are some ways to identify research topics?

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Use observation and intuition to develop...

Question 8

What are the recommended steps for searching the psychological literature?

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Step 1-Identify your research topic by u...

Question 9

Briefly define experimental research.

Accepted Answer

Psychologists test a hypothesis designed...

Question 10

Where will you find the hanging-indent format used in a psychology manuscript?

Accepted Answer

A)   the abstract
B)   tables
C)   statistical results
D)   referencesE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

If your own library does not have a copy of what you need, what is the MOST efficient strategy for tracking down the source?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ask your instructor to find you a copy.
B)   Hold a sit-in until the library can borrow or buy what you need.
C)   File a request with interlibrary loan.
D)   Write to the author and ask for a copy to be mailed to you.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

When psychology instructors restrict your literature reviews to journal articles, they mean that you should include _____ in your research.

Accepted Answer

A)   insights from personal journals
B)   only peer-reviewed scholarship
C)   research posted on the Internet
D)   research cited in major newspapers and journalsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

What is the value of looking at the reference section of articles you have decided to include in your research review?

Accepted Answer

A)   It allows you to verify the spelling of the names of authors you will be citing.
B)   It provides clues to other published sources that may be helpful in developing your ideas.
C)   It inspires future directions in research.
D)   It helps you figure out what hasn't been published yet.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Where do key words appear in a psychology manuscript?

Accepted Answer

A)   on the title page
B)   on the abstract page
C)   on the first page of the Method section
D)   at the top of Introduction sectionE) A) and C)
F) B) and D) B

Question 15

What do we call a psychology term paper that summarizes what is known on a psychological topic?

Accepted Answer

A)   a grant proposal
B)   an experimental report
C)   literature review
D)   a technical reportE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Of the choices offered, which is the only suitable source for a scholarly paper in psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)   Psychology Today
B)   Huffington Post
C)   Onion
D)   American PsychologistE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

In general, one should use resources that have been published:

Accepted Answer

A)   by the American Psychological Association.
B)   by famous psychologists.
C)   within the last five years or so.
D)   by seasoned authors.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Besides APA style papers, list some of the other writing formats that researchers use.

Accepted Answer

Literature reviews; poster sum...

Question 19

An outcome variable is the same as a _____ variable.

Accepted Answer

A)   control
B)   dependent
C)   independent
D)   manipulatedE) B) and D)
F) A) and C) B

Question 20

What's the BEST strategy for preventing stress later in the research process?

Accepted Answer

A)   Don't erase or delete call numbers on your sources.
B)   Always carry a sharpened pencil.
C)   Make photocopies of everything you read.
D)   Wash your hands before working with library materials.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 7: Doing Psychological Research From Start to Finish

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What is the MOST commonly used and widely available of the psychology databases?

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Where will you find the hanging-indent format used in a psychology manuscript?

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If your own library does not have a copy of what you need, what is the MOST efficient strategy for tracking down the source?

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When psychology instructors restrict your literature reviews to journal articles, they mean that you should include _____ in your research.

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Of the choices offered, which is the only suitable source for a scholarly paper in psychology?

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Besides APA style papers, list some of the other writing formats that researchers use.

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