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Question 161

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The tendency to believe claims because they seem true or because it would be nice if they were true is called

A) uncritical acceptance.
B) confirmation bias.
C) "cherry picking."
D) falsification.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Question 162

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"I'm studying how people use movement-based computer interfaces, like X-box Kinect." This statement would most likely be made by which type of psychologist?

A) engineering
B) comparative
C) environmental
D) sensation and perception

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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Question 163

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The psychological goal of understanding behavior is achieved when

Meta-analysis is a statistical technique that is used to

Giving placebos in drug experiments is necessary to

In the final section of his research report, Dr. Zetta described the results of his study in relation to his original research question, explored implications of his study to health education, and proposed further studies to be conducted. This section of Dr. Zetta's report is called the

You want to test people's cola preference, so you conduct a taste test using two different brands of cola. However, you are worried about possible clues you may give people taking the test. So, you label the two colas and have your assistant, who does not know which cola is which, administer the test to the subjects. Thus, you have prevented yourself and your assistant from giving out any clues by using

The experimenter usually sets the value of

Empirical studies have shown that astrology

A police officer expecting criminal behavior shoots a person who is reaching for his wallet because he perceives the suspect as reaching for a gun. This is a dangerous example of

Deception, invasion of privacy, and lasting harm are considerations in the

The town of Indianola, Mississippi wants to know what the community thinks about expanding the building and musical programs at the existing Blues Museum. Increased taxes will be used to pay for this expansion. Therefore, elected officials are mailing out questionnaires to determine public opinion about the expansion and the use of increased taxes to pay for it. Which type of research method are they using?

When animal behavior is used to discover principles that may apply to human behavior, we say that the researcher is utilizing a(n)

One of the limitations of the survey method is

Juanita is conducting research to find which light and sound intensity levels are best used in helping to calm drug-addicted newborns. Her research would be considered __________ research.

Regarding the experimental method, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A psychologist wishes to repeat an experiment in a rural school that was originally conducted in an urban school setting. In order to repeat the specific procedures used to gather the data, this psychologist should pay close attention to which section of the original research report?

As scientists, the ultimate goal of psychologists is to

Which type of psychologist would most likely study the improvement of children's memory as they age from three to 12 years?

When a person remembers or notices only things that back up his or her expectations and forgets or ignores discrepancies, he or she is experiencing