1Graziano and Raulin Research Methods Test BankChapter 1 Curiosity, Creativity, and Commitment1.1 Science1) What was the most shocking aspect of the Kitty Genovese murder?A) that she died so youngB) that her death was entirely predictable and preventableC) that she was killed by her daughterD) that many people witnessed the killing and did not come to her aidAnswer: DType: MCPage Ref: 2Skill: Interpretive2) What factor in the Kitty Genovese murder puzzled Darley and Latané the most and became the focusof their research?A) the fact that Ms. Genovese was stabbed so many timesB) the fact that this murder took place in an area in which murders were rareC) the fact that so many people witnessed the crime but failed to helpD) the fact that a security system that might have prevented the murder was blocked by concerns aboutprivacyAnswer: CType: MCPage Ref: 2Skill: Interpretive3) In which of the following settings is it impossible to conduct scientific thinking?A) while fishingB) in a laboratory settingC) with the aid of computers, statistics, and other equipmentD) scientific thinking can be conducted anywhereAnswer: DType: MCPage Ref: 3Skill: Interpretive4) ________ is a process of formulating specific questions and then finding answers in order to betterunderstand nature.A) Scientific researchB) PsychoanalysisC) RomanticismD) HistoryAnswer: AType: MCPage Ref: 3Skill: Factual5) According to your text, what is the "essence" of science?A) the factsB) its way of thinkingC) the hardwareD) its theoriesPreview Mode
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