Research In Applied Psychology
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What is the goal of applied research?
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Focus on human behavior as an end in itself
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Focus on treatments and investigating them use experimental design and other methods as well
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Focus on interventions or investigating questions that have direct implications for interventions using a lot of research methods and experimental design
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Focus on examining what the APA goes and how they effective things are as the MMPI
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This quiz focuses on Applied Psychology, assessing understanding of research goals, designs, and methods specific to psychotherapy and behavioral interventions. It evaluates knowledge crucial for practical applications and effectiveness in diverse settings.
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Which of the following is not a different type of research design?
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Experimental
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Questionnaires
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Analogue
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Psychotherapy process vs. outcome
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Qualitative vs. quantitative
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A. QuestionnairesExplanation
Questionnaires are not a different type of research design. They are a data collection method used in various research designs, including experimental, qualitative, and quantitative designs. Questionnaires involve the use of structured sets of questions to gather information from participants, but they do not define the overall design or approach of the research study.Rate this question:
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What is generalizability?
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Asks if the stress level of the groups differ after the intervention
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Asks how general one intervention affects a person
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Asks how well will the intervention work in other setting
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All of the above
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A. Asks how well will the intervention work in other settingExplanation
This question is asking about the concept of generalizability. Generalizability refers to how well an intervention or study can be applied or extended to other settings or populations. It is concerned with the external validity of the intervention or study, and whether the findings can be generalized beyond the specific context in which they were obtained. Therefore, the correct answer is "asks how well will the intervention work in other setting".Rate this question:
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In psychotherapy research, a good control group does NOT have to be
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Untreated
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Randomly assigned
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Matched to the treatment group on important variables
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Randomly assigned
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A. UntreatedExplanation
A good control group in psychotherapy research does not have to be untreated because the purpose of a control group is to provide a baseline comparison for the treatment group. It is used to determine the effectiveness of the treatment by comparing it to a group that does not receive any treatment. The control group can receive a different type of treatment or a placebo, but it is not necessary for them to be completely untreated.Rate this question:
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A behaviorist would most likely use which method of measuring behavior?
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Count specific behaviors in specific situations
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An objective test to measure the trait
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An MMPI
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Have the client recall and list the instances of the behavior
Correct Answer
A. Count specific behaviors in specific situationsExplanation
A behaviorist would most likely use the method of counting specific behaviors in specific situations to measure behavior. This approach involves observing and recording the frequency or occurrence of specific behaviors in a controlled environment. By quantifying the behaviors, the behaviorist can analyze patterns and make objective conclusions about the individual's behavior. This method aligns with the behaviorist perspective, which emphasizes the importance of observable and measurable behaviors in understanding and modifying human behavior.Rate this question:
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In order to measure how effective a therapy is you could do all of the following EXCEPT....
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Measure the pretreatment status of the client
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Establish a control group that doesn't receive the therapy
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Decide how you will measure any changes
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Give all of your subjects all of the different therapies
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A. Give all of your subjects all of the different therapiesExplanation
To measure the effectiveness of a therapy, it is important to compare the outcomes of different groups. By giving all subjects all of the different therapies, it becomes impossible to determine which therapy is actually effective. This approach would not allow for the identification of specific therapy's impact on the clients' condition. Therefore, giving all subjects all of the different therapies is not a valid method to measure the effectiveness of a therapy.Rate this question:
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In psychotherapy research, symptom removal is
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A relatively clear cut and easy to measure
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Totally unimportant to most therapies
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Focused on by behaviorists
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The best measure of change
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A. Focused on by behavioristsExplanation
Behaviorists in psychotherapy research focus on symptom removal as a measure of change. They believe that by eliminating or reducing symptoms, individuals will experience improvement in their mental health. This approach emphasizes observable behaviors and uses techniques such as conditioning and reinforcement to modify behavior and alleviate symptoms. Other therapies may prioritize different aspects of treatment, such as gaining insight into underlying issues or enhancing personal growth. However, behaviorists prioritize symptom removal as a primary goal of therapy.Rate this question:
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Which of following is NOT a therapeutic change, according to some theory of therapy?
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Gaining increased knowledge about school subjects
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Thinking more rationally
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Stopping drinking
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Increasing self-acceptance
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Restructuring personality
Correct Answer
A. Gaining increased knowledge about school subjectsExplanation
Gaining increased knowledge about school subjects is not considered a therapeutic change according to some theories of therapy because therapy typically focuses on addressing emotional, psychological, and behavioral issues rather than academic knowledge. Therapeutic changes usually involve improving mental health, coping skills, relationships, and overall well-being. While gaining knowledge about school subjects can be beneficial for personal growth, it is not directly related to therapeutic goals in the context of therapy.Rate this question:
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The kinds of experiences therapists and clients have in therapy do not provide a scientifically reliable basis for knowledge. Which of the following is NOT a reason why?
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Seeing is not necessarily knowing
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We generalize from our particular vivid experiences to everyone
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Most clients are not in therapy long enough for a reliable assessment
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We humans have a tendency to place more confidence in a highly vivid experience than is warranted
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A. Most clients are not in therapy long enough for a reliable assessmentExplanation
Most clients not being in therapy long enough for a reliable assessment is not a reason why the kinds of experiences therapists and clients have in therapy do not provide a scientifically reliable basis for knowledge.Rate this question:
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Claiming success for therapy is always difficult because
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Improvement cannot be accurately measured
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There may be alternate reasons for any improvement
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The long term effects haven't been measured
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Psychologists themselves are making the claims
Correct Answer
A. There may be alternate reasons for any improvementExplanation
The correct answer is "there may be alternate reasons for any improvement." This is because when evaluating the success of therapy, it is important to consider that improvement in a patient's condition may not solely be attributed to the therapy itself. There could be other factors at play, such as natural healing processes, the placebo effect, or external events that contribute to the improvement. Therefore, it is difficult to confidently attribute success solely to the therapy without considering these alternate reasons.Rate this question:
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The role of a "placebo" in psychotherapy research is
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As a curative factor
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As a control group
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Unnecessary
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As part of drug treatment
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A. As a control groupExplanation
In psychotherapy research, a "placebo" is used as a control group. This means that participants in the study are divided into two groups: one group receives the actual treatment being tested, while the other group receives a placebo, which is an inactive substance or treatment that has no therapeutic effect. By comparing the outcomes of the two groups, researchers can determine the true effectiveness of the treatment being studied. Therefore, the role of a placebo in psychotherapy research is to serve as a control group for comparison purposes.Rate this question:
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All of the following are difficulties faced by researchers into the effectiveness of psychotherapy, EXCEPT
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Agreeing on a measure of improvement
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Agreeing on a definition of improvement
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Refuting previous negative evidence
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Implementing a good experimental design
Correct Answer
A. Refuting previous negative evidenceExplanation
Researchers into the effectiveness of psychotherapy face several difficulties, including agreeing on a measure and definition of improvement, implementing a good experimental design, and refuting previous negative evidence. However, the given answer states "EXCEPT," indicating that it is not a difficulty faced by researchers. Therefore, the correct answer is that refuting previous negative evidence is not a difficulty faced by researchers in this context.Rate this question:
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