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Multiple Choice Quiz III
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1
One aspect of the moral context of scientific activity concerns the fact that
A)science is flawed because it is a human activity.
B)pressures to produce research reports may lead to scientific misconduct.
C)scientists who employ humans and animals as subjects frequently face ethical dilemmas.
D)all of the above
2
The ethical principles for research developed by the American Psychological Association
A)guide researchers regarding the ethical dilemmas that occur with human and animal research subjects.
B)state that researchers may never deceive research participants about the nature of the investigation.
C)forbid the use of animals in research investigations.
D)(b) and (c)
3
The statement of a research hypothesis includes
A)a predicted outcome and an explanation for the outcome.
B)an explanation for why a particular behavior is under investigation.
C)an overview of previous research findings regarding the topic.
D)all of the above
4
A research question may be considered important when
A)the findings from the study are likely to be completely unique.
B)a review of research literature reveals that no one has investigated the question.
C)the findings from the study will likely advance the science of psychology.
D)all of the above
5
A multimethod approach to the science of psychology means that
A)there is one method for answering the multiple questions within psychology.
B)any single research question is best answered using multiple methods.
C)a more complete understanding of multiple behaviors is best accomplished using one large study.
D)none of the above





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