PSYC 200 – Introduction to Professional Practices
FINAL EXAM Answer Sheet – Spring 2010
Name: _______________________________
Multiple Choice
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PSYC 200 – Introduction to Professional Practices
FINAL EXAM Answer Sheet – Spring 2010
Name: _______________________________
SHORT ANSWER
32. Name and define the 6 basic categories of scientific research methods. That is, what are the six basic methods that are
available to psychological researchers? Be sure to provide the goal of each method and what makes it different from the other
methods. (3 pts.)
33. What’s the problem with testimonials, and why does the general public usually rely heavily on testimonial evidence? Why
should psychologists not rely on testimonial evidence? (3 pts.)
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34. The textbook, How to Think Straight About Psychology, discusses the work Goldberger on the study of pellagra. While most
of the medical world was convinced the pellagra was spread by contact with the feces of infected victims, Goldberger thought
otherwise. Describe what he did to demonstrate that the medical world was wrong and why, scientifically, his demonstration
provided solid evidence. (2 pts.)
35. In class, we discussed the importance of experimental control and how psychologists must separate variables that naturally
occurr together in order to isolate the cause(s) of any pheonomena. Why is experimental control necessary? Please relate your
answer to the examples of facilitated communication and/or Clever Hanns. (3 pts.)
36. Discuss the differences between cynicism and scientific skepticism. (2 pts.)
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ESSAY (LONG RESPONSE)
37. Psychology is centered on the following principals (as discussed in class). Discuss in detail FOUR of these principals. Be
sure to provide a clear explanation of the principal as well as concrete examples of how the principal applies to psychology. (8
points; continue on next page if necessary)
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d.
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Empirical problems, many areas
Falsifiable theories
Definitions are operational
Systematic and public empiricism
Peer review
Control and manipulation
Multiple methods, multiple strengths, multiple weaknesses
Aggregation of data / observations lead to conclusions
Probabilistic statements about reality
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