GRCC PS 201 Unit 1 Test Latest 2026
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Which of the following choices refers to a broad explanation of group of
explanations for some aspect of the natural world that is consistently supported
by evidence over time? - Correct Answer -Scientific theory
Behaviorism focuses on making psychology an objective science by ________. -
Correct Answer -Studying overt behavior and deemphasizing the importance of
unobservable mental processes
Which of the following is a common requirement of a PhD across different schools
and/or countries? - Correct Answer -A dissertation
Professor Devine and her colleagues are interested in assessing whether active
versus passive play causes a preference for sweet or salty foods in toddlers. They
assign groups of children to either an active play, passive play, or no play group
and record their food choices when presented with a variety of sweet and salty
, foods In this study, _________ is the independent variable and _________ is the
control group - Correct Answer -Type of play; no play
Research shows that people who smoke cigarettes are more likely to get lung
cancer than those who do not smoke. This research alone demonstrates the
________. - Correct Answer -There is a relationship between smoking and lung
cancer
Which of the following correlation coefficients represents two variables with the
strongest relationship? - Correct Answer --0.82
Which of the following is not part of obtaining informed consent? - Correct
Answer -Explaining the hypothesis to the participants
Which of the following is the correct order of steps in the scientific method? -
Correct Answer -Ask a question, create a hypothesis, collect evidence, draw
conclusions
A(n) _________ is conducted in order to determine whether there are meaningful
differences between two groups in a study - Correct Answer -Statistical analysis
UPDATED Exam Questions and Verified
Answers (2026/2027) | Graded A+ |
100% Success
Which of the following choices refers to a broad explanation of group of
explanations for some aspect of the natural world that is consistently supported
by evidence over time? - Correct Answer -Scientific theory
Behaviorism focuses on making psychology an objective science by ________. -
Correct Answer -Studying overt behavior and deemphasizing the importance of
unobservable mental processes
Which of the following is a common requirement of a PhD across different schools
and/or countries? - Correct Answer -A dissertation
Professor Devine and her colleagues are interested in assessing whether active
versus passive play causes a preference for sweet or salty foods in toddlers. They
assign groups of children to either an active play, passive play, or no play group
and record their food choices when presented with a variety of sweet and salty
, foods In this study, _________ is the independent variable and _________ is the
control group - Correct Answer -Type of play; no play
Research shows that people who smoke cigarettes are more likely to get lung
cancer than those who do not smoke. This research alone demonstrates the
________. - Correct Answer -There is a relationship between smoking and lung
cancer
Which of the following correlation coefficients represents two variables with the
strongest relationship? - Correct Answer --0.82
Which of the following is not part of obtaining informed consent? - Correct
Answer -Explaining the hypothesis to the participants
Which of the following is the correct order of steps in the scientific method? -
Correct Answer -Ask a question, create a hypothesis, collect evidence, draw
conclusions
A(n) _________ is conducted in order to determine whether there are meaningful
differences between two groups in a study - Correct Answer -Statistical analysis
