Practice Key Terms (2.8) - Methods of Enquiry in Psychology

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Question 1.
Define confidentiality in psychology.
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Think about why keeping information private is important.
Question 2.
What is a control group?
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What do you compare it to?
3Question 3.
What is a case study?
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Reflect on the depth vs. breadth of data collection.
4Question 4.
True or False: A control group is subjected to the independent variable.
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What role does a control group play in experiments?
Question 5.
Design an experiment investigating how music affects student performance. Outline your independent and dependent variables, control measures, and expected outcomes.
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Consider what you would need to keep consistent during the experiment.
Question 6.
Critically evaluate the ethical implications of conducting a study on stress levels in adolescents. What factors would need to be considered?
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Think about the responsibilities researchers have towards their participants.

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