2.8 - Key Terms
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Practice Questions
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Define confidentiality in psychology.
💡 Hint: Think about why keeping information private is important.
What is a control group?
💡 Hint: What do you compare it to?
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What is a case study?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the depth vs. breadth of data collection.
True or False: A control group is subjected to the independent variable.
💡 Hint: What role does a control group play in experiments?
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Design an experiment investigating how music affects student performance. Outline your independent and dependent variables, control measures, and expected outcomes.
💡 Hint: Consider what you would need to keep consistent during the experiment.
Critically evaluate the ethical implications of conducting a study on stress levels in adolescents. What factors would need to be considered?
💡 Hint: Think about the responsibilities researchers have towards their participants.
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Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- Understanding Case Studies in Psychology
- Ethics in Psychological Research
- Understanding Variables in Experiments
- Survey Methods in Psychology
- The Role of Correlational Research
- Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research
- How to Conduct an Interview
- Types of Psychological Tests
- Understanding Reliability and Validity
- An Overview of Ethical Guidelines in Research