In order to determine the cause of behaviour, those we ask must be:

Related Mcqs:

1. In order to determine the cause of behaviour, those we ask must be:

   A. tentative
   B. testable
   C. based on theory
   D. novel

2. Stroebe and Diehl (1994) conducted a clever piece of research into why brainstorming does not appear to enhance individual creativity. They hypothesized that, during a brainstorming session, because may speak at a time, other group members have to keep silent, and may be distracted by the content of the group discussion or forget their own ideas. Storebe and Diehi termed this phenomenon ‘production blocking’, because the waiting time before speaking and the distracting influence of others ‘ idea could potentially block individuals from coming up with their ideas. The result of their subsequent study were clear-cut: participants generated approximately twice as many ideas when they were allowed to express their ideas as they occurred than when they had to wait their turn. But which two of the following can we infer from these results?
   1.That ‘production blocking’ does not occur in interactive brainstorming groups.
   2.That ‘production blocking’ is an important factor explaining the inferiority of interactive brainstorming groups.
   3.That it may be more effective to ask group members to develop their ideas in one group, and than express them to another group.
   4.That it may be more effective to ask group members to develop their ideas separately, and then express them in a subsequent joint meeting.

   A. 1 & 2
   B. 2 & 3
   C. 1 & 3
   D. 2 & 4

3. Stroebe and Diehl(1994) conducted a clever piece of research into why brainstorming does not appear to enhance individual creativity. They hypothesized that, during a brainstorming session, because may speak at a time, other group members have to keep silent, and may be distracted by the content of the group discussion or forget their own ideas. Storebe and Diehi termed this phenomenon ‘production blocking’, because the waiting time before speaking and the distracting influence of others ‘ idea could potentially block individuals from coming up with their ideas. The result of their subsequent study were clear-cut: participants generated approximately twice as many ideas when they were allowed to express their ideas as they occurred than when they had to wait their turn. But which two of the following can we infer from these results?
   1.That ‘production blocking’ does not occur in interactive brainstorming groups.
   2.That ‘production blocking’ is an important factor explaining the inferiority of interactive brainstorming groups.
   3.That it may be more effective to ask group members to develop their ideas in one group, and than express them to another group.
   4.That it may be more effective to ask group members to develop their ideas separately, and then express them in a subsequent joint meeting.

   A. 1 & 2
   B. 2 & 3
   C. 1 & 3
   D. 2 & 4

4. An extremely complex behaviour that includes biological rhythms, territorial behaviour, courtship, mating, aggression, altruism and social organizations is:

   A. Instincts or Reflexes
   B. Innate behaviour
   C. Kinesis
   D. All of the above

5. In order to determine whether the strength of people’s self-esteem related to their income levels, researchers would most likely make use of:

   A. correlational research
   B. case studies
   C. experimentation
   D. a double-blind procedure

6. An issue that is broader that the strength of the evidence concerns its validity when applied to the real world. Bearing that in mind, which of the following would be relevant to ask?

   A. Do the findings from psychological studies parallel what happens to real crime witnesses?
   B. Should research findings be made available to the court to influence real trials?
   C. Both (a) and (b)
   D. Neither (a) nor (b)

7. _________________of the approach suggest that it is impersonal, based upon these the researcher want to ask, and smacks of fertilizing seeds (learners) and comparing growth:

   A. Researchers
   B. Observers
   C. Critics
   D. Decision-makers

8. Rasheed watches as customer with at least 40 items lines up at his express checkout line. He decides the customer must be a real “idiot” to miss the sign that indicates Rasheed’s checkout line is an express line with a limit of 10 items. Rasheed’s attribution for the cause of the customer’s behavior is consistent with_________?

   A. drawing an illusory correlation
   B. false consensus effect
   C. the fundamental attribution error
   D. a defensive attribution

9. A scientist wants to find out if there is empirical evidence for a relationship between caffeine and aggressive behaviour, She would:

   A. Interview people to get their opinions
   B. Correlate news paper accounts and the types of beverages consumed
   C. test the idea by conducting an experiment
   D. research what other experts had thought

10. An educated guess about what is controlling some behaviour is called:

    A. experimental control
    B. a hypothesis
    C. an experimental variables
    D. a theory