PSY 101 Ericka Nus UB (Latest Update 2026
/ 2027) Questions & Answers {Grade A}
100% Correct
Experiment - correct answer A research method in which an investigator manipulates
one or more factors to observe the effect on some behavior or mental process
Independent variable - correct answer a condition or event that an experimenter
varies in order to see its impact on another variable
Dependent variable - correct answer thought to be affected by manipulation of the
independent variable
Experimental group - correct answer subjects who receive some special treatment in
regard to the independent variable
,Control group - correct answer consists of similar subjects who do not receive the
special treatment given to the experimental group
Positive correlation - correct answer two variables change in same direction together
Negative correlation - correct answer two variables go in the opposite direction
Correlation coefficient - correct answer A numerical index of the degree of
relationship between two variables.
Correlation range - correct answer -1 to 1
Naturalistic observation - correct answer researcher engages in careful observation
of behavior without intervening directly
,Double blind procedure - correct answer A research strategy in which neither subjects
nor experimenters know which subjects are in the experimental or control groups.
Correlational method - correct answer see only whether there is a link or association
between the variables of interest
Experimental method - correct answer the cause and effect relationships between
variables
A disadvantage with descriptive method - correct answer cannot control events to
isolate cause and effect
Sitting vs. Standing - correct answer class demonstration- shows point of view; where
she dropped stick from changes reaction
, What label does a psychiatrist get? - correct answer MD
Occipital lobe - correct answer back most part of brain
Visual processing
Who was in charge of behaviorism? - correct answer watson and skinner
Congnitive movement - correct answer how does the thought process effect stuff
Biopsycholosocial approach - correct answer joining all areas to draw a conclusion of
how physical body effects behavior
Biological influences of bio.psy.social (4) - correct answer gene
predisposition/mutation/response, natural selection
/ 2027) Questions & Answers {Grade A}
100% Correct
Experiment - correct answer A research method in which an investigator manipulates
one or more factors to observe the effect on some behavior or mental process
Independent variable - correct answer a condition or event that an experimenter
varies in order to see its impact on another variable
Dependent variable - correct answer thought to be affected by manipulation of the
independent variable
Experimental group - correct answer subjects who receive some special treatment in
regard to the independent variable
,Control group - correct answer consists of similar subjects who do not receive the
special treatment given to the experimental group
Positive correlation - correct answer two variables change in same direction together
Negative correlation - correct answer two variables go in the opposite direction
Correlation coefficient - correct answer A numerical index of the degree of
relationship between two variables.
Correlation range - correct answer -1 to 1
Naturalistic observation - correct answer researcher engages in careful observation
of behavior without intervening directly
,Double blind procedure - correct answer A research strategy in which neither subjects
nor experimenters know which subjects are in the experimental or control groups.
Correlational method - correct answer see only whether there is a link or association
between the variables of interest
Experimental method - correct answer the cause and effect relationships between
variables
A disadvantage with descriptive method - correct answer cannot control events to
isolate cause and effect
Sitting vs. Standing - correct answer class demonstration- shows point of view; where
she dropped stick from changes reaction
, What label does a psychiatrist get? - correct answer MD
Occipital lobe - correct answer back most part of brain
Visual processing
Who was in charge of behaviorism? - correct answer watson and skinner
Congnitive movement - correct answer how does the thought process effect stuff
Biopsycholosocial approach - correct answer joining all areas to draw a conclusion of
how physical body effects behavior
Biological influences of bio.psy.social (4) - correct answer gene
predisposition/mutation/response, natural selection
