Moira Conducted a Study to See How Different Levels of Sleep

question 221

Multiple Choice

Moira conducted a study to see how different levels of sleep deprivation (the lack of sleep) influenced test performance in college students. She was using the

• A) case study method.
• B) survey method.
• C) experimental method.
• D) naturalistic observation method.

Appreciate the significance of representative samples in achieving generalizable results.

Descriptively understand the critical view of extrasensory perception (ESP) within the scientific community.

Acknowledge the influence of external cues on experimental outcomes, illustrated by the Clever Hans effect.

Understand the significance and application of different types of studies in psychological research (longitudinal, cross-cultural, double-blind, etc.).

---

Definitions:

Self-fulfilling Prophesy

A prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true, by the very terms of the prophecy itself, due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.

Rationalization

A defense mechanism where logical, acceptable explanations are given for behaviors that are actually driven by subconscious motives.

Thematic Apperception Test

A projective psychological test that asks respondents to tell stories about ambiguous pictures, aimed at uncovering their underlying thoughts, feelings, and attitudes.

Rorschach Test

A psychological test in which subjects' perceptions of inkblots are recorded and analyzed to assess personality traits and emotions.