Discovering Psychology: Understanding Research                NAME:________________

 

  1. What is the scientific method?

 

 

  1. What is a hypothesis?

 

 

  1. What do scientists call the group that does not receive the treatment?

 

 

  1. Where do our beliefs come from?

 

 

  1. What can happen if we donŐt learn to think critically?

 

 

  1. What common features do all forms of psychological ŇhealingÓ share?

 

 

  1. When the belief that something will make you better does make you better scientists term this the _______________ effect.

 

  1. What use does the double blind procedure have?

 

 

  1. To conclude that the card trick did involve psychic communication what conditions must be met?

 

 

  1. True or False. Experiments are used to determine which factor is important.

 

  1. True or False. Correlation between events shows causation.

 

  1. How should subjects be selected to ensure valid results?

 

 

  1. Can a lie detector test be defeated?

 

 

  1. When does the lie detector test work?