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PSYC 2800.Quiz Submissions - Quiz 2 - Sources of Information - Research Methods in Psychology

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Question 1 1 / 1 point Hilda is studying the effects of a major natural disaster on people living nearby. She finds that many of the victims are depressed and show stressrelated symptoms. Why can... 't Hilda conclude that the natural disaster caused the depression and stressrelated symptoms? because she doesn't have a comparison group?? because she doesn’t have a theory because she hasn’t done enough background research because she is relying on intuition View Feedback Question 2 1 / 1 point In research, a confound is ____________. an alternative explanation for an outcome that comes about because more than one thing changed at the same time. when the outcome of a study contradicts the researcher’s hypothesis. an instance when the actual outcome is contrary to the probabilistic prediction. the difficulty we experience in thinking of counterexamples to our beliefs. View Feedback Question 3 1 / 1 point Which of the following is NOT an example of faulty thinking that might occur when relying on intuition? coming to a conclusion just because it "makes sense" noticing the instances that occur when we expect them to focusing on the instances that come to mind quickly testing your hunches through systematic, empirical observations View Feedback Question 4 1 / 1 point Which of the following is the term used in psychology to describe a person who is an actor playing a specific role as part of an experiment? [Show More]

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