Intro to social psych

Question 1

Social Psychology is:

Answer 1

the branch of psychology that deals with social interactions, including their origins and their effects on the individual.

Question 2

Social influences shape:

Answer 2

behaviours

Question 3

relating to others is a:

Answer 3

basic need

Question 4

many of our drives are focused on:

Answer 4

survival and reproduction

Question 5

the error of defining typical and normal as good is:

Answer 5

the naturalistic fallacy

Question 6

an integrated set of principles that may explain and predict observed events is a :

Answer 6

theory

Question 7

translating variables at the theoretical level into specific ones for observation in an experiment is:

Answer 7

Operationalization

Question 8

When the definition of our experiment’s variables match the theory we have a:

Answer 8

Valid measure

Question 9

Reliability is present when:

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The operationalization of our variables provide similar results when repeated

Question 10

Correlational research looks at:

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whether two or more factors are naturally associated

Question 11

we quantify correlations with:

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the coefficient known as “r”

Question 12

the scale of correlations runs from:

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-1.0 to +1.0

Question 13

when one factor score goes up and the other goes down, the correlation is

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lower/weaker

This can indicate a strong negative correlation, depedning on ‘r’

Question 14

when both factors rise and fall together, the correlation is:

Answer 14

higher/stronger

Question 15

The weakness of correlational studies is:

Answer 15

The ambiguity of the results

Question 16

Correlation does not equal:

Answer 16

causation

Question 17

What are the 4 potential biasing influences at play when conducting surveys?

Answer 17

1. Unrepresentative samples
2. The order and timing of the questions
3. The response options
4. The wording of the questions.



Question 18

what helps infer cause and effect in an experiment by providing internal validity?

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Random assignment

Question 19

Random sampling helps us to:

Answer 19

generalize to a population

Question 20

What method helps us conduct research when an experiment might be unethical?

Answer 20

Observational research

Question 21

Name 3 rules the Canadian Tri-Council sees as crucial when conducting research?

Answer 21

1. enable informed consent by sufficient disclosure
2. Only use deception if required and justified and there is no other choice
3. Protect people from harm and severe discomfort
4. Treat info as confidential
5. Engage in a debrief afterwards, fully explaining the EX and the deceptions, unless doing so would cause harm

**respect for human dignity

Question 22

the degree to which one can generalize results to another set of circumstances is:

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external validity

Question 23

The factors manipulated by researchers in an experiment are the:

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Independent variables

Question 24

social neuroscience is:

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An integration of biological and social perspectives that explores the relationship of their influence on our beliefs and behaviours.

Question 25

Dual processing theory is:

Answer 25

the theory that thinking, memory and attitude all operate on two levels (concious, deliberate and unconscious, automatic)