PSYCH302 Ch. 4 Reading Quiz

Which of the following studies would NOT fall under the "exempt" category of the IRB? -a study comparing face-to-face and on-line teaching methods on undergraduate teacher training students -a study investigating the effects of age at entrance to kindergarten on success by the 5th grade using anonymous data provided by the school district. -a study looking at the effect of student race on teacher help and receptivity. -a study comparing aptitude scores among the different ethnic groups and genders using pooled data

a study looking at the effect of student race on teacher help and receptivity.

Debriefing participants can be difficult when doing an Internet study because -a computer may crash before the research participant is debriefed. -a power outage may break the connection precluding the ability to debrief the participant. -the participant may become bored with the study and decide to terminate prior to completion. -all of the above are difficulties that can be encountered

all of the above are difficulties that can be encountered

Because a researcher may overemphasize the scientific value of their own research, -an IRB must be consulted to make recommendations regarding ethical dilemmas. -they are usually quite willing to abuse research participants. -an IRB will apply the formula that objectively calculates the benefits of the research. -they will frequently deceive the participants to gain their cooperation.

an IRB must be consulted to make recommendations regarding ethical dilemmas.

It has been shown that giving participants all information about the experiment before they participate, as opposed to sufficient information to decide about participating, -makes it necessary to test many more participants than one normally would. -invalidates most statistical analyses. -induces participants to ask for a larger reward for participating. -can substantially alter the results obtained in the experiment.

can substantially alter the results obtained in the experiment.

Anonymity is defined as -not revealing the information obtained from an experiment to anyone outside the study. -the researcher must remain anonymous until the experiment is over -keeping the identity of the participants unknown and/or untraceable. -preventing the participants from sharing the nature of the study with future participants.

keeping the identity of the participants unknown and/or untraceable.

According to the APA guideline for animal research, all workers involved in behavioral testing of animals -must have their vaccinations up to date. -must be trained in all phases care, maintenance, and handling of the species. -must be at least a graduate student under direct supervision of a trained Ph.D. or D.V.M. -have no responsibilities, but must report to a responsible investigator.

must be trained in all phases care, maintenance, and handling of the species.

Which of the following is true regarding authorship on scientific papers? -it is important that everyone who contributes to the paper receive authorship -only one person can be listed as an author on most scientific papers -only individuals making significant contributions to the writing, conceptualization, or design of the study should receive authorship. Individuals performing subsidiary tasks (e.g., collecting data) are typically referenced in a footnote -writing scientific papers is not widely valued and so questions of authorship are irrelevant

only individuals making significant contributions to the writing, conceptualization, or design of the study should receive authorship. Individuals performing subsidiary tasks (e.g., collecting data) are typically referenced in a footnote

Some fear that the use of deception in psychological experiments leads to distrust of the field of psychology, is an unnecessary invasion of privacy, and is a denial of self-determination. Follow-up studies of research participants have shown -the above fears are well founded. -participants do not mind deception and accept it as necessary for good research. -participants prefer knowing all of the details in advance. -participants who were deceived enjoyed the experience less than those who were not deceived.

participants do not mind deception and accept it as necessary for good research.

Why do psychologists even consider doing research that has the potential for physical or psychological harm for the participants? -government granting agencies encourage such research -the quest for knowledge is the ultimate concern -many participants really like being humiliated -the amount of knowledge gained may outweigh the risk

the amount of knowledge gained may outweigh the risk

An informed consent form would likely contain all of the following statements EXCEPT? -you are not required to participate, but if you begin the study you are required to finish it -your information will remain confidential and the research is published all of your identifying information will be removed -this research has been approved by the university's Institutional Review Board -if you have any questions you should contact Dr. X at xxx-xxxx.

you are not required to participate, but if you begin the study you are required to finish it