Psychology MCQS FROM EXAMS 2024

What is the range for this set of scores? 32, 28, 15, 24, 9

• A: 9

• B: 19

• C: 23

• D: 32

In an experiment, which of the following best describes what 'control' refers to?

• A: apart from the IV, keeping as many other things the same as possible

• B: apart from the DV, keeping as many other things the same as possible

• C: restricting participants to a specific amount of time to complete tasks

• D: restricting participants to a specific number of attempts to complete the tasks

Which correlation coefficient best relates to the data displayed in this scatter diagram?

• A: -0.7

• B: -0.07

• C: +0.7

• D: +0.07

What is the name given to the type of reasoning where a theory is established first and then data obtained to test if it is true?

• A: deductive

• B: inductive

• C: syllogistic

• D: systemic

In which section of the write up of a practical report would you be least likely to find comments about the research conducted by other psychologists?

• A: abstract

• B: discussion

• C: introduction

• D: method

In the study by Freud, what kind of data was the information received about Little Hans in letters from his father?

• A: interval

• B: ordinal

• C: primary

• D: secondary

Which of these is an ethical consideration under the British Psychological Society (BPS) guidelines?

When conducting research, what is the name of the group of people that we want to study and apply the results to?

• cohort

• participants

• population

• population

In which of these sections of the write-up of a practical report would you find specific details of any apparatus used in the research?

• abstract

• discussion

• method

• results

What type of correlation is shown in the scatter diagram below?

• strong negative

• strong positive

• weak positive

• zero