Paper 1 Comprehensive Quiz

What is the main focus of the Biological Approach in psychology? (BIO)

• Analyzing behavior based on social interactions
• Studying behavior solely through environmental factors
• Exploring behavior through cognitive processes
• Understanding behavior through biological processes

Explain the concept of neuroplasticity in relation to the Biological Approach. (BIO)

• Neuroplasticity is solely determined by genetic factors and cannot be influenced by environmental stimuli
• Neuroplasticity refers to the rigidity of the brain in response to external factors
• Neuroplasticity in the Biological Approach emphasizes the brain's capacity to adapt and change based on various stimuli and experiences.
• Neuroplasticity only occurs during childhood and cannot be observed in adults

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research methods? (RM)

• Qualitative = numerical analysis, Quantitative = descriptive analysis
• Qualitative = descriptive analysis, Quantitative = numerical analysis
• Qualitative = high quality, Quantitative = low quality

This is a statement in an experiment that asserts there is no relationship between the two variables being studied and is due to chance. (RM)

• incidental finding
• hypothesis
• void result
• null hypothesis

Explain the concept of social desirability bias and its implications in psychological research. (RM)

• Social desirability bias has no impact on research outcomes
• Social desirability bias only affects qualitative research studies.
• Social desirability bias refers to the tendency of participants to respond in a way that they believe is socially acceptable or favorable, leading to inaccurate results.
• Social desirability bias is more prevalent in experimental research designs than in observational studies.

Discuss the role of ethics committees in ensuring the ethical conduct of psychological research. (RM)

• Ethics committees have no influence on the ethical conduct of psychological research.
• Ethics committees review research protocols to ensure participant well-being, informed consent, confidentiality, and adherence to ethical guidelines.
• Ethics committees are responsible for approving research proposals but do not monitor the actual conduct of studies
• Ethics committees are only concerned with the statistical analysis of research findings

Discuss the strengths and limitations of using interviews as a research method in psychology. (RM)

• Limited data collection, inability to clarify responses, lack of flexibility in probing
• Strengths: in-depth data collection, ability to clarify responses, flexibility in probing. Limitations: potential bias, social desirability bias, time-consuming.
• No bias, no social desirability bias, quick and efficient
• Shallow data collection, inability to clarify responses, rigid in probing

What is true about the use of deception in psychological studies? (RM)

• It must be as minimal as possible and fully justified by the purposes of the study.
• It never has to be revealed to the participants, even afterwards
• It is necessary for the researchers to enjoy their work.
• It should be avoided at all times.

What is true about the use of deception in psychological studies? (RM)

• It must be as minimal as possible and fully justified by the purposes of the study.
• It never has to be revealed to the participants, even afterwards
• It is necessary for the researchers to enjoy their work.
• It should be avoided at all times.

What is Social Identity Theory? (Soc)

• An oversimplified and generally fixed perception about a group of people
• A person has not just one “personal self,” but rather several social selves that correspond to group membership
• Portions of an individual's knowledge acquisition can be directly related to observing others within the context of social interactions, experiences, and outside media influences