Psychology Research and Exam Strategies

The video is a part of a prep week for AP exams, featuring Dr. Elizabeth Yost Hammer, who shares her extensive experience in AP Psychology. She answers student questions on various psychology topics, including operationalizing variables and the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics. Dr. Hammer also provides advice on preparing for the AP exam, emphasizing the importance of maintaining well-being through sleep, physical activity, and healthy eating. The session concludes with practical tips for taking the exam in a non-traditional environment.

What is Dr. Elizabeth Yost Hammer's role at Xavier University?

• Director of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning

• Chief Librarian

• Dean of Students

• Head of the Psychology Department

Which book is Dr. Hammer a co-author of?

• Health Psychology

• Advanced Research Methods

• Introduction to Psychology

• Psychology Applied to Modern Life

What is Dr. Hammer's primary field of study?

• Developmental Psychology

• Cognitive Psychology

• Social Psychology

• Clinical Psychology

What did Dr. Hammer's undergraduate mentor ask her to do to find her interest in psychology?

• Conduct a small research project

• Find her favorite chapter in an intro psych textbook

• Read a social psychology textbook

• Take a personality test

What is an operational definition?

• A summary of research findings

• A statement of how variables are measured

• A hypothesis for a study

• A theoretical framework

What should primarily drive the operationalization of variables?

• The research question

• The available budget

• The researcher's preference

• The length of the study

What is the main difference between descriptive and inferential statistics?

• Descriptive statistics are more accurate than inferential statistics

• Descriptive statistics summarize data; inferential statistics compare groups

• Descriptive statistics are qualitative; inferential statistics are quantitative

• Descriptive statistics are used in experiments; inferential statistics are used in surveys

What is context-dependent memory?

• The ability to forget information in the same context it was learned

• The ability to remember information in different contexts

• The ability to recall information without any context

• The ability to remember information better in the same context it was learned

What is one of the self-care tips Dr. Hammer suggests for exam preparation?

• Eat junk food

• Get regular sleep

• Study in bed

• Avoid physical activity

What should students do during the five-minute upload period on exam day?

• Submit their responses

• Review their answers

• Start the next question

• Take a break