Class 11 Psychology Chapter 2 Methods Of Psychology Quiz 1 (60 MCQs)

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1. Method of research that looks at different age groups at the same time in order to understand changes that occur in a lifespan
2. Who was nicknamed the "Father of Psychology" ?
3. In a study, the group that does not receive the experimental treatment is the:
4. Hunger, Sleep, and Thirst are ..... needs.
5. A ..... focuses on one or more individuals in great detail.
6. Which approach focuses on personal growth and choosing to take control of our lives and our destiny
7. What is the observation method?
8. What is the psychological approach mentioned?
9. Means consistency of a test results
10. Studies how people find mental health and happiness in their life
11. Which of the following would involve studying toddler behavior during reccess discreetly
12. Which of the following describes the 'natural observation' method?
13. Which method allows for the study of behavior without using instruments?
14. Random sampling helps ensure:
15. Sensation involves:
16. 5 step process of an experiment
17. We can distinguish between participant and non participant observation
18. Psychological approach that emphasizes study social situations and cultural influence
19. TRUE or FALSE:A survey typically uses random sampling, so that every participant has an equal chance of inclusion.
20. In an experimental study that examines this question: "Does watching violent TV shows lead to aggressive behavior?", which is the independent variable?
21. The inability to remember new information after a brain injury is:
22. ..... refers to uniformity in instruction, administration and scoring of the test
23. According to Freud, the "royal road" for understanding unconscious behavior was?
24. What is the purpose of the cochlea?
25. The greatest drawback of the longitudinal method is that participants in the study
26. The variable whose effect is being studied .....
27. The scientific study of behavior and mental processes is called:
28. What is the variable that is manipulated by the experimenter called?
29. Information obtained using different tools regarding behavior, experiences and mental processes
30. What does the term 'introspection' mean?
31. Operant conditioning focuses on:
32. Which memory system has unlimited capacity and duration?
33. The longer your hair grows, the more shampoo you will need
34. When each member of a population has an equal chance of being chosen for a study, the individuals selected constitute a(n) ..... sample.
35. Which lobe of the brain is associated with vision?
36. Which perspective focuses on the unconcious mind and dream interpretations
37. Psychologists never study people over a long period such as 10 years because it would be too hard to keep track of them
38. Considered by many as the "Father of Psychology", this psychologist is famous for studying the "Unconcious mind" using psychoanalysis.
39. According to Freud, the part of the personality that represents our morality. (the angel)
40. A series of questions about a particular subject
41. ..... are methods of conduct and standards, for proper responsible behavior, such as consent forms.
42. A type of research conducted in the participants' normal environment without interference from the researchers.
43. Giving a patient a placebo, which is a "fake"pill containing no medicine, can never help a person feel better.
44. What is a placebo used for in research?
45. The cross-sectional method charts changes over time by
46. Which method allows researchers to determine cause and effect?
47. What are statistical methods used to describe and summarize data, such as mean, median, and mode?
48. Reliability means consistent results.
49. The eye's receptor for color and detail is the:
50. Which of the following is a goal of psychological enquiry?
51. A test becomes standardized when ..... are developed.
52. In order to conduct a survey on the car purchasing habits of a specific group of consumers, it would be necessary to obtain data on every member of the group, even if it contained tens of thousands of people
53. Psychology that focuses on learned behaviors and what you can observe people doing
54. According to Freud, the part of the personality that represents our conscious self. The decision maker
55. Renee Descartes emphasized ..... as the best road to understanding.
56. What is addiction?
57. *Revival of evil spirits*Abnormal behavior caused by possession of demons 1) Rites of exorcism to drive demons out of body 2) Leeches or Bloodletting
58. Kohlberg studied:
59. Study of behavior in a natural situation without manipulation in contrast to a lab
60. Scientists are cautious about making generalizations from case studies because