Cambridge International AS Level · Psychology (9990)
5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 3 written questions with worked solutions. All on Hassett et al. (monkey toy preferences).
In the study by Hassett et al. (monkey toy preferences), the researchers used a behavioral checklist to observe the rhesus monkeys' interactions with toys. Which of the following best describes the nature of the data being collected through this checklist?
When comparing the toy interaction data between male and female monkeys, which statistical test was most appropriate for Hassett et al. to use to determine significance between these two independent groups?
The Hassett et al. study argues that rhesus monkeys are a useful model for studying sex differences because they minimize the confounding variable of socialization. Why is this a strength of the study's design?
What was the primary aim of the study conducted by Hassett et al. regarding toy preferences?
In the Hassett et al. study, what was the primary reason for calculating a Preference Index (PI) for each monkey rather than solely relying on raw interaction frequencies?
In the Hassett et al. study, describe the composition of the social group in which the rhesus monkeys lived at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center.
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In the study by Hassett et al., describe the specific procedure used to arrange the toys in the outdoor enclosure during each trial to avoid bias.
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In the Hassett et al. study, identify two specific criteria that a monkey's data had to meet in order to be included in the final statistical analysis of toy preferences.
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