Question 1

The observation of behavior in settings that are arranged specifically for observing and recording behavior is called ______ observation.

Accepted Answer

Contrived observation involves observing behavior in artificial or arranged settings, rather than in natural or everyday situations. This method is used to create specific conditions for observing particular behaviors.

Question 2

True-false questions are most appropriate for

Accepted Answer

True-false questions are most appropriate for asking whether an event or experience occurred, as they offer a straightforward way to confirm or deny the occurrence of a specific event or experience.

Question 3

Which of the following is an unobtrusive measure of people's interest in a particular exhibit in a museum?

Accepted Answer

Fingerprints on the glass case of an exhibit are an unobtrusive measure because they can indicate interest without directly interfering with or altering the behavior of the museum visitors.

Question 4

To measure the use of computer terminals located in different areas of the library, a researcher installs a program to measure the amount of time each terminal is actively used. This is an example of a(n)________ measure.

Accepted Answer

Unobtrusive measures are those that do not require the researcher to intrude in the research context directly. The program installed to measure terminal use does this without altering how individuals normally interact with the terminals, thus it's unobtrusive.

Question 5

Measures of events that occur in the brain and other parts of the nervous system are called ________ measures.

Accepted Answer

Physiological measures refer to the recording of responses or activities of the brain and other parts of the nervous system, encompassing a wide range of techniques to measure the physical and biochemical functions of these systems.

Question 6

In the dyadic interaction paradigm,

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the dyadic interaction paradigm,
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Question 7

An interview schedule

Accepted Answer

An interview schedule is a structured outline of questions prepared in advance to guide the interviewer during an interview.

Question 8

A researcher who indicates on a sheet each time a behavior occurs is using a(n)

Accepted Answer

A checklist is used by researchers to indicate each time a specific behavior occurs, allowing for systematic tracking of behaviors.

Question 9

Participants in a study were asked to rate their mood on the following scale: Pleasant :_____:_____:_____:_____:_____:_____:_____: Unpleasant
This item used a

Accepted Answer

The scale described is a bipolar adjective scale, which measures a concept on a continuum between two opposite adjectives, in this case, "Pleasant" and "Unpleasant."

Question 10

Reaction time is a measure of

Accepted Answer

Reaction time is a measure of latency, which refers to the time interval between the onset of a stimulus and the initiation of the response to that stimulus.

Question 11

Disguised observation is used to counteract the problem of

Accepted Answer

Disguised observation is used to counteract the problem of reactivity, where the presence of the observer influences the behavior of those being observed. By disguising the observation, participants are unaware they are being studied, thus behaving more naturally.

Question 12

When researchers use self-report diaries to obtain information about people,

Accepted Answer

Participants record information about their lives on a daily basis in self-report diaries, which are tools used by researchers to gather data directly from individuals about their activities, behaviors, or thoughts over a period of time.

Question 13

A full description of everything a participant says and does is called a

Accepted Answer

A narrative record is a detailed account of everything a participant says and does, often used in observational research to capture complex behaviors and interactions.

Question 14

When they use observational measures, researchers usually examine

Accepted Answer

Interrater reliability is crucial in observational measures to ensure that different observers are consistent in their assessments, making the data more reliable and valid.

Question 15

A researcher who measures how long participants will keep their arms immersed in ice water is using a measure of

Accepted Answer

Duration is the correct term because it refers to the length of time an event (such as keeping arms immersed in ice water) lasts. Latency and reaction time are related to the time before a response begins, and interbehavior latency refers to the time between different behaviors.

Question 16

Questionnaire is to interview as _________ is to

Accepted Answer

A questionnaire is a written tool for gathering information, while an interview is an oral method for the same purpose.

Question 17

A researcher who asks parents to report on the behavior of their children is using

Accepted Answer

Knowledgeable informants are individuals who are well-acquainted with the participants being studied and can provide valuable insights or observations about them. In this case, parents reporting on their children's behavior are acting as knowledgeable informants.

Question 18

Why is the question "How much do you like English and math?" not a good one to use in an interview with students?

Accepted Answer

The question "How much do you like English and math?" is not good because it is double-barreled, meaning it asks about two things at once (English and math), which can confuse the respondent or lead to unclear answers since their feelings about each subject might differ.

Question 19

Contrived observation is essentially the opposite of ___________ observation.

Accepted Answer

Contrived observation involves creating an artificial environment to observe behavior, whereas naturalistic observation involves observing behaviors in their natural environments without any manipulation.

Question 20

Reactive behaviors

Accepted Answer

Reactive behaviors change when individuals are aware they are being observed, a phenomenon known as the Hawthorne effect. This awareness can alter their natural responses, making it challenging to capture genuine behavior in research settings.

Quiz 4: Approaches to Psychological Measurement

The observation of behavior in settings that are arranged specifically for observing and recording behavior is called ______ observation.

True-false questions are most appropriate for

Which of the following is an unobtrusive measure of people's interest in a particular exhibit in a museum?

To measure the use of computer terminals located in different areas of the library, a researcher installs a program to measure the amount of time each terminal is actively used. This is an example of a(n) ________ measure.

Measures of events that occur in the brain and other parts of the nervous system are called ________ measures.

In the dyadic interaction paradigm,

An interview schedule

A researcher who indicates on a sheet each time a behavior occurs is using a(n)

Participants in a study were asked to rate their mood on the following scale: Pleasant :___:_:_:_:_:_:___: Unpleasant This item used a

Reaction time is a measure of

Disguised observation is used to counteract the problem of

When researchers use self-report diaries to obtain information about people,

A full description of everything a participant says and does is called a

When they use observational measures, researchers usually examine

A researcher who measures how long participants will keep their arms immersed in ice water is using a measure of

Questionnaire is to interview as _________ is to

A researcher who asks parents to report on the behavior of their children is using

Why is the question "How much do you like English and math?" not a good one to use in an interview with students?

Contrived observation is essentially the opposite of ___________ observation.

Reactive behaviors

Quiz 4: Approaches to Psychological Measurement

The observation of behavior in settings that are arranged specifically for observing and recording behavior is called ______ observation.

True-false questions are most appropriate for

Which of the following is an unobtrusive measure of people's interest in a particular exhibit in a museum?

To measure the use of computer terminals located in different areas of the library, a researcher installs a program to measure the amount of time each terminal is actively used. This is an example of a(n) ________ measure.

Measures of events that occur in the brain and other parts of the nervous system are called ________ measures.

In the dyadic interaction paradigm,

An interview schedule

A researcher who indicates on a sheet each time a behavior occurs is using a(n)

Participants in a study were asked to rate their mood on the following scale: Pleasant :_____:_____:_____:_____:_____:_____:_____: Unpleasant This item used a

Reaction time is a measure of

Disguised observation is used to counteract the problem of

When researchers use self-report diaries to obtain information about people,

A full description of everything a participant says and does is called a

When they use observational measures, researchers usually examine

A researcher who measures how long participants will keep their arms immersed in ice water is using a measure of

Questionnaire is to interview as _________ is to

A researcher who asks parents to report on the behavior of their children is using

Why is the question "How much do you like English and math?" not a good one to use in an interview with students?

Contrived observation is essentially the opposite of ___________ observation.

Reactive behaviors

Participants in a study were asked to rate their mood on the following scale: Pleasant :___:_:_:_:_:_:___: Unpleasant This item used a