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1
The two most important characteristics of the scientific method are an empirical approach and an accepting attitude.
A)True
B)False
2
The theories and research of psychologists about behavior and mental processes can impact society and individuals.
A)True
B)False
3
Early psychologists turned to empiricism to divorce the emerging science from society's interest in spiritualism.
A)True
B)False
4
The computer revolution was critical to the shift from cognitive psychology to behaviorism as the dominant theoretical perspective in psychology.
A)True
B)False
5
Ethnocentrism occurs because the science of psychology takes place in a social-cultural context.
A)True
B)False
6
The American Psychological Association (APA) Code of Ethics states that researchers cannot deceive participants or use animals as subjects in research.
A)True
B)False
7
Psychological scientists do not accept research findings until the findings are published in a scientific journal.
A)True
B)False
8
The strongest claims regarding behavior and mental processes occur when there is high agreement among research participants on a survey.
A)True
B)False
9
A research hypothesis is a tentative claim about a phenomenon and is often stated in the form of a prediction together with an explanation for the prediction.
A)True
B)False
10
A multimethod approach to research on psychological phenomena assumes that any one particular method or measure of behavior is flawed.
A)True
B)False
11
Most research reports that appear in the media (e.g., TV, magazines) represent good, high-quality research.
A)True
B)False
12
An important first step in beginning a research project is to review the psychological literature in scientific journals and textbooks.
A)True
B)False





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