Multiple Choice
Which of the following is generally included in the process of obtaining informed consent in psychological research?
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2. Psychology Research
The Scientifc Method in Psychology
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of descriptive research in psychology?
A
Manipulating variables to determine their effect on memory performance
B
Using random assignment to control for confounding variables in an experiment
C
Observing and recording the behavior of children on a playground without intervening
D
Assigning participants to different groups to test the effects of a new drug
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the definition of descriptive research in psychology. Descriptive research aims to observe and describe behavior without manipulating any variables or establishing cause-and-effect relationships.
Step 2: Review each option to identify whether it involves manipulation or control of variables, which would indicate experimental research rather than descriptive research.
Step 3: Recognize that 'Manipulating variables to determine their effect on memory performance' involves experimental manipulation, so it is not descriptive research.
Step 4: Note that 'Using random assignment to control for confounding variables in an experiment' and 'Assigning participants to different groups to test the effects of a new drug' both describe experimental methods, not descriptive research.
Step 5: Identify that 'Observing and recording the behavior of children on a playground without intervening' fits the definition of descriptive research because it involves naturalistic observation without manipulation.
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