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6 questions. Focused mostly on the theory-data cycle. Know definitions. Some items may be asked: Theory vs. Hypothesis - Theory data cycle must be1. testable (check against data) 2. could show the ... prediction to be wrong The contact comfort theory- ppl like mom bc of warm and fuzzy Cupboard theory- ppl like mom for food Applied research-is done with a practical problem in mind; the researchers hope that their findings will be directly applied to the solution of that problem Basic research-is not intended to address a specific, practical problem - it is simple to enhance the general body of knowledge Translational research-when researchers conduct studies in which they are intentionally using lessons from basic research to develop and test applications to health care, psychotherapy or other interventions 1. A statement, or set of statements, that describes general principles about how variables relate to one another is a ________________. theory Question 2 1 / 1 pts After reading about Harlow's contact comfort theory, Dr. Borden wonders if these findings would apply to premature babies in the neonatal intensive care unit. He designs a study to test whether touch and cuddling could speed up weight gain in premature babies. What type of research is Dr. Borden's study? translational research Question 3 1 / 1 pts Daniel's teacher tells him that his theory about dating is not strong because it is not falsifiable. What does she mean by this? Daniel's theory cannot be disproven. Question 4 1 / 1 pts Franchesca read about Mrazek et al.'s (2013) study in which students scored higher on the GRE after completing a 2-week mindfulness training course. Franchesca is interested in the idea that practicing mindfulness improves the ability to control one's mind from wondering. She decides to conduct a similar study in which she has students practice either mindfulness or read and then take a test of attention. Franchesca predicts that, in line with the original study, students who had practiced mindfulness would perform better on the attention test. She runs the study and finds that the results match her prediction. Which of the following is the data in this study?Correct! the students' performance on the attention task Question 5 1 / 1 pts Psychological scientists base their conclusions on evidence. They collect and use data to develop, support, or challenge a theory. This approach is known as ____________.Correct! empiricism Question 6 1 / 1 pts Research done specifically to add to our general understanding of psychology is known as ______________. basic research Question 7 1 / 1 pts When the data from a study do not support the theory behind the study's hypothesis, what does that mean for the theory? Correct The theory should be revised. Question 8 1 / 1 pts Which of the following characteristics sets scientific journals apart from magazines? Scientific journals are peer reviewed. [Show More]

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