Exam 1 quiz questions

Question 1

Which of the following theories explaining human speech would be considered the most parsimonious?

When we talk, we are actually projecting our thoughts into the minds of others, and our experience of “hearing” is an illusion.

When we talk, we vibrate the air, and these vibrations are what others “hear.”

Answer 1

When we talk, we vibrate the air, and these vibrations are what others “hear.”

Question 2

Making sure a theory is detailed and not vague refers specifically to which criteria for a good theory?

Answer 2

precision

Question 3

If I conduct a study in which I observe multiple kindergarten classes and then give a summary of the day to day experience so that potential teachers might know what to expect, I am fulfilling which research objective?

Answer 3

Description

Question 4

If I support the theory of gravitational attraction by sharing the formula that predicts how long it takes for an object to reach the ground when dropped from a certain height, I am providing a:

Answer 4

law

Question 5

Why are theories never proven?

Answer 5

There is always the possibility that new evidence will contradict a theory that has been right so far.

Question 6

The fact that a theory should actually hold up when it is examined refers specifically to which criteria for a good theory?

Answer 6

accuracy

Question 7

If I conduct a study in which I observe multiple kindergarten classes in order to determine when students are most likely to get bored, I am fulfilling which research objective?

Answer 7

prediction

Question 8

If I support my theory of effective parenting by pointing out that when you give in to a child’s demands, they are likely to repeat the same behavior in the future, I am providing a:

Answer 8

principle

Question 9

The fact that it is important for there to be ways to support or not support a theory refers specifically to which criteria for a good theory?

Answer 9

testability

Question 10

If I conduct a study in which I observe multiple kindergarten classes in an attempt to figure out how to get them to pay better attention, I am fulfilling which research objective?

Answer 10

control

Question 11

If I support the theory of gravity by saying that I think it’s correct, I am providing a:

Answer 11

belief