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191.
Which of the following guidelines true regarding the use of : 1233489
191.
Which of the following guidelines is true regarding the use of nonhuman animals in experiments?
A.
Researchers must minimize discomfort, illness, and pain for the animals.
B.
Researchers must house, feed, and care for the animals properly.
C.
Researchers must promote the animals’ well-being, at least for some species.
D.
Research with animals has failed to provide psychologists with valuable information.
192.
Factors that distort the way the independent variable affects the dependent variable are referred to as:
A.
double-blinds.
B.
placebo effects.
C.
experimental bias.
D.
participant bias.
193.
To guard against participant expectations biasing the results of an experiment, the experimenter may:
A.
disclose to participants how earlier participants tested.
B.
explain to the participant what the desired outcome should be.
C.
try to disguise the true purpose of the experiment.
D.
allow the participant to interact with people who have already been part of the experiment.
194.
When cues are transmitted to participants about how they are expected to behave in particular experimental conditions, the research results may reflect _____ expectations. When people develop their own ideas about the topic of the research, the investigation’s outcomes may be biased by _____.
A.
experimenter; participant expectations
B.
experimenter; experimenter expectations
C.
participant; participant expectations
D.
participant; experimenter expectations
195.
In Dr. Suarez’s social psychology lab, some college students taking part in the research suspect that interpersonal attraction processes are under study. This knowledge influences the way they interact with each other. In a play session during a child development study, Dr. Thomas’ research assistants are more likely to unconsciously reinforce aggressive behavior among children who view a violent video clip than among children viewing a nonviolent clip. Dr. Suarez’s research is susceptible to _____ expectations. Dr. Thomas’ work is prone to _____.
A.
experimenter; participant expectations
B.
experimenter; experimenter expectations
C.
participant; participant expectations
D.
participant; experimenter expectations
196.
What is a placebo?
A.
A small marsupial
B.
A Japanese “hybrid” car
C.
A false experimental treatment
D.
A sac that contains and nourishes a fetus
197.
A _____ is a false treatment, such as a pill, “drug,” or other substance, without any significant chemical properties or active ingredients.
A.
double-blind procedure
B.
correlation coefficient
C.
placebo
D.
single-blind procedure
198.
A team of researchers conduct an experiment to test the effectiveness of a new drug in treating anxiety disorders. The participants in the control group receive sugar pills without active ingredients, while those in the experimental group receive the new, anti-anxiety drug. In this example, the researchers use a:
A.
double-blind procedure.
B.
correlation coefficient.
C.
placebo.
D.
single-blind procedure.
199.
In an experiment involving a placebo:
A.
all the participants receive a treatment.
B.
the participants in the control group aware of the purpose of the research.
C.
the experimenter who interacts with the participant is unaware of the nature of the drug that is being administered.
D.
the participants belong to diverse ethnicities.
200.
A placebo is intended to minimize _____ expectations; a double-blind procedure minimizes _____.
A.
participant; experimenter expectations
B.
participant; participant expectations
C.
experimenter; experimenter expectations
D.
experimenter; participant expectations
