Question 1

Ellie is looking for a summary of research on the effects of childhood abuse on adult functioning.Which of the following scientific sources would NOT be an ideal source?
A)A meta-analysis
B)A review journal article
C)An empirical journal article
D)A chapter in an edited book

Accepted Answer

An empirical journal article presents original research findings rather than summarizing existing research, making it less ideal for a comprehensive summary of existing research on the topic.

Question 2

Lana is writing her first empirical journal article.Although she thinks she knows why she found the results she did,she also wants to mention some alternative explanations for her findings.In which section will she mention these alternative explanations?
A)Method
B)Results
C)Discussion
D)References

Accepted Answer

The discussion section is where alternative explanations for the results should be mentioned and evaluated. This allows the reader to understand the limitations of the study and consider other factors that could have influenced the outcomes.

Question 3

Of the options listed below,which of the following is the last section of an empirical journal article?
A)Method
B)Results
C)Discussion
D)Introduction

Accepted Answer

The discussion section is typically the last section of an empirical journal article. This is where the authors reflect on their results, discuss their implications, and provide recommendations for future research. The introduction section comes at the beginning of the article and provides an overview of the research question, while the methods section explains how the study was conducted. The results section presents the findings of the study.

Question 4

Hannah just finished reading an empirical journal article for a class project.Where should she go if she wants to look for a list of the study's hypotheses or research questions?
A)First page of the article
B)First page of the Method section
C)Last paragraph of the Results section
D)Last paragraph of the introduction

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Which of the following has the sections of an empirical journal article in the correct order?
A)Introduction,Results,Discussion,Method,References
B)Introduction,Discussion,Method,Results,abstract
C)Abstract,References,introduction,Results,Discussion
D)Abstract,Method,Results,Discussion,References

Accepted Answer

The correct order of sections in an empirical journal article is typically: Abstract, Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion, and References. Option D follows this order correctly.

Question 6

Which of the following is a limitation of Google Scholar compared to PsycINFO?
A)Google Scholar does not allow you to search particular fields.
B)Google Scholar is not free to use.
C)Google Scholar is not limited to just psychology and related fields.
D)Google Scholar does not allow you to sort for peer-reviewed articles.

Accepted Answer

Google Scholar is not limited to just psychology and related fields, unlike PsycINFO, which is a specialized database for psychology and related fields.

Question 7

Matthew is reading an empirical journal article and wants to know whether the authors used the Big Five Inventory (BFI-44)or the NEO-PI to measure extraversion.In which section would he find this information?
A)Introduction
B)Method
C)Results
D)Discussion

Accepted Answer

The section where Matthew would find information about the specific measures used to assess the constructs of interest is the Method section. This section typically includes detailed descriptions of the participants, materials, procedures, and measures used in the study.

Question 8

Which of the following is a benefit to using a wiki to conduct psychological research?
A)The wiki's coverage of a topic is not always comprehensive.
B)The page may not include a comprehensive list of references.
C)The page may include incorrect information.
D)It can be corrected quickly.

Accepted Answer

Using a wiki to conduct psychological research can be beneficial because if incorrect information is found, it can be corrected quickly.

Question 9

After reading the chapter,Cyril says to himself,"I am sure other people might engage in faulty thinking but I never would." What is Cyril experiencing?
A)Bias blind spot
B)Confirmatory hypothesis testing
C)Faulty intuition
D)Motivated thinking

Accepted Answer

Cyril is experiencing the bias blind spot, which is the tendency for people to see themselves as less biased and more objective than others.

Question 10

What is the problem with being swayed by a good story?
A)A good story is never the true explanation for a scientific finding.
B)Scientific findings never have commonsense explanations.
C)A good story may not be supported by data.
D)Good stories are not falsifiable.

Accepted Answer

A good story may be compelling and emotionally satisfying, but it may not necessarily be supported by data or scientific evidence. It is important to evaluate the evidence and data behind a claim, rather than rely solely on a good story.

Question 11

When reading an empirical journal article "with purpose," which two questions should you ask yourself as you read?
A)What is the argument? and What is the evidence to support the argument?
B)What were the methods? and What are the results?
C)What is the hypothesis? and What are the explanations?
D)What research exists on this topic? and What research needs to be conducted to answer the question?

Accepted Answer

When reading an empirical journal article with purpose, it's important to identify the main argument and the evidence that supports it to understand the study's contribution and validity.

Question 12

When reading an empirical journal article "with purpose," why should you read the abstract first?
A)Because it is the shortest section
B)Because it provides an overview of the article
C)Because it is written by the journal's editor
D)Because it appears in PsycINFO

Accepted Answer

Reading the abstract first provides an overview of the article, including key findings, methods, and conclusions. This can help readers determine if the article is relevant to their research interests and worth reading in its entirety.

Question 13

When reading an empirical journal article "with purpose," which section should you read first?
A)Abstract
B)Introduction
C)Method
D)Discussion

Accepted Answer

The abstract provides a concise overview of the article, including the research question, methods, results, and conclusions. Reading the abstract first will help you to understand the main points of the article and to decide whether it is relevant to your interests.

Question 14

Compared with doing a generic Internet search,why is PsycINFO a superior way to find scientific sources?
A)It is free.
B)It searches only sources in psychology and related fields.
C)It can be done on any computer.
D)It searches research scientists' websites.

Accepted Answer

PsycINFO is a specialized database that only searches sources related to psychology and related fields, making it a more reliable and effective way to find scientific sources compared to a generic Internet search that may include unrelated or unreliable sources.

Question 15

Which of the following sources is most likely to contain only information that has been rigorously peer-reviewed?
A)Chapters in edited books
B)Full-length books
C)Review journal articles
D)Wikis

Accepted Answer

Review journal articles are the most likely source to contain information that has been rigorously peer-reviewed. These articles are reviewed by experts in the field and undergo a strict evaluation process before being accepted for publication. Chapters in edited books and full-length books may also contain peer-reviewed information, but they may also include non-peer-reviewed content. Wikis, on the other hand, are not peer-reviewed sources and may not be reliable.

Question 16

Looking for which of the following in a trade book will give you a hint as to its scientific rigor?
A)Its cost
B)The number of pages
C)The number of references
D)The number of authors

Accepted Answer

The number of references in a trade book can provide an indication of its scientific rigor. A book with a higher number of references implies that the author(s) have written the book based on scientifically backed claims and evidence.

Question 17

Javier wants his lab partner to tell him if he thinks the article he found for their project is appropriate.Rather than have him read the article,which two parts of the paper could Javier have his lab partner read to get a summary of the article?
A)The abstract and the first paragraph of the introduction
B)The abstract and the first paragraph of the discussion
C)The abstract and the Method section
D)The last paragraph of the introduction and the results section

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a section or subsection commonly found in an empirical journal article?
A)Abstract
B)Outcomes
C)Participants
D)Procedure

Accepted Answer

While outcomes may be reported in the results section, "Outcomes" is not generally a separate section or subsection in empirical journal articles. Abstract, Participants, and Procedure are all common sections found in empirical journal articles.

Question 19

Which of the following is the first section of an empirical journal article?
A)Abstract
B)Introduction
C)Results
D)References

Accepted Answer

The abstract is the first section of an empirical journal article, providing a concise summary of the study, including its purpose, methodology, results, and conclusions.

Question 20

Hannah just finished reading an empirical journal article for a class project.What information might she get out of reading the references section of her article?
A)A list of the measures used in the study
B)The name of an article that researched a similar topic
C)An idea for a future study
D)An explanation of the statistical tests used

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 2: Sources of Information: Evaluating, finding, and Reading Information

Ellie is looking for a summary of research on the effects of childhood abuse on adult functioning.Which of the following scientific sources would NOT be an ideal source?

Lana is writing her first empirical journal article.Although she thinks she knows why she found the results she did,she also wants to mention some alternative explanations for her findings.In which section will she mention these alternative explanations?

Of the options listed below,which of the following is the last section of an empirical journal article?

Hannah just finished reading an empirical journal article for a class project.Where should she go if she wants to look for a list of the study's hypotheses or research questions?

Which of the following has the sections of an empirical journal article in the correct order?

Which of the following is a limitation of Google Scholar compared to PsycINFO?

Matthew is reading an empirical journal article and wants to know whether the authors used the Big Five Inventory (BFI-44) or the NEO-PI to measure extraversion.In which section would he find this information?

Which of the following is a benefit to using a wiki to conduct psychological research?

After reading the chapter,Cyril says to himself,"I am sure other people might engage in faulty thinking but I never would." What is Cyril experiencing?

What is the problem with being swayed by a good story?

When reading an empirical journal article "with purpose," which two questions should you ask yourself as you read?

When reading an empirical journal article "with purpose," why should you read the abstract first?

When reading an empirical journal article "with purpose," which section should you read first?

Compared with doing a generic Internet search,why is PsycINFO a superior way to find scientific sources?

Which of the following sources is most likely to contain only information that has been rigorously peer-reviewed?

Looking for which of the following in a trade book will give you a hint as to its scientific rigor?

Javier wants his lab partner to tell him if he thinks the article he found for their project is appropriate.Rather than have him read the article,which two parts of the paper could Javier have his lab partner read to get a summary of the article?

Which of the following is NOT a section or subsection commonly found in an empirical journal article?

Which of the following is the first section of an empirical journal article?

Hannah just finished reading an empirical journal article for a class project.What information might she get out of reading the references section of her article?