PSYC 312 Quiz 1: Introduction to Social Psychology
Score for this quiz: 46 out of 50
Question 1
pts
Two major advantages that experiments have over correlational studies are:
random sampling and field research.
the use of surveys and the use of deception.
framing and biases.
control and random assignment.
Research Methods: How Do We Do Social Psychology?
,Question 2
pts
The attributions a person makes for his or her spouse's acid remarkdepends on the
happiness of his or her marriage. What concept does this portray?
Social behavior is a function of what we believe.
Social behavior is a function of an individual's general attitude in relation to
his or her environment.
Social behavior is a function of how a situation is handled.
Social behavior is a function of an objective situation and how it is construed.
What is Social Psychology?
Question 3
pts
Kayla, a researcher, conducts a study in a research laboratory to find out the effect of crowded
space on people's state of mind. She categorizes the participants into two groups. She asks the
, first group to be seated in a small room and the second group to be seated in a large
room for an hour. In this scenario, Kayla conducts a(n):
correlational research.
desk research.
field research.
experimental research.
Research Methods: How Do We Do Social Psychology?
Question 4
pts
You ask your academic advisor what to major in because you are finding it difficult to
decide. She suggests psychology. Before you decide to follow her suggestion, it is
important to remember that this answer likely reflects her:
Score for this quiz: 46 out of 50
Question 1
pts
Two major advantages that experiments have over correlational studies are:
random sampling and field research.
the use of surveys and the use of deception.
framing and biases.
control and random assignment.
Research Methods: How Do We Do Social Psychology?
,Question 2
pts
The attributions a person makes for his or her spouse's acid remarkdepends on the
happiness of his or her marriage. What concept does this portray?
Social behavior is a function of what we believe.
Social behavior is a function of an individual's general attitude in relation to
his or her environment.
Social behavior is a function of how a situation is handled.
Social behavior is a function of an objective situation and how it is construed.
What is Social Psychology?
Question 3
pts
Kayla, a researcher, conducts a study in a research laboratory to find out the effect of crowded
space on people's state of mind. She categorizes the participants into two groups. She asks the
, first group to be seated in a small room and the second group to be seated in a large
room for an hour. In this scenario, Kayla conducts a(n):
correlational research.
desk research.
field research.
experimental research.
Research Methods: How Do We Do Social Psychology?
Question 4
pts
You ask your academic advisor what to major in because you are finding it difficult to
decide. She suggests psychology. Before you decide to follow her suggestion, it is
important to remember that this answer likely reflects her:
