Psychology: History & Research Methods Flashcards
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The tendency for participants to behave differently because they know they are being observed is called what?
Answer: The Hawthorne effect
The Hawthorne effect describes behavior change resulting from awareness of being studied.
Which sampling method gives every member of a population an equal chance of being selected?
Answer: Random sampling
Random sampling ensures each population member has an equal chance, improving generalizability.
A case study is best described as what type of research?
Answer: An in-depth analysis of a single individual or group
A case study provides a detailed examination of one person, group, or event.
What is the main limitation of the survey method?
Answer: Responses may be affected by social desirability bias
Surveys can be distorted by social desirability bias, where people answer to look favorable.
Researchers studying chimpanzees in the wild without interfering are using which method?
Answer: Naturalistic observation
Naturalistic observation records behavior in its natural setting without manipulation.
The placebo effect refers to improvement caused by what?
Answer: Expectations rather than the actual treatment
The placebo effect is improvement resulting from participants' expectations, not the treatment itself.
Which APA ethical requirement allows participants to quit a study at any time?
Answer: Right to withdraw
The right to withdraw permits participants to leave a study at any point without penalty.