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This quiz covers key concepts from the introductory module of PSYC810, focusing on philosophical assumptions and interpretive frameworks in psychological research. It includes questions on paradigms such as postpositivism, constructivism, transformative, and pragmatic approaches. The content aligns with Liberty University’s graduate-level psychology curriculum and is ideal for exam preparation or concept review.
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In a social constructivist research project, the research focuses on broad and general questions so that. the participants do not become confused the true purpose of the study is disguised to keep the participant from guessing the orientation of the researcher so participants can construct their own meanings Postpositivist research has which of the following characteristics? Collaboration with participants
Focus on subjective meanings Belief in multiple perspectives Focus on cause and effect
the identification of indigenous groups Transformative research has respect for Indigenous values.
True False An interpretive framework in a qualitative study will inform. which phase of the research is used criteria for judging its adequacy the sample size used for the study the importance of its findings Pragmatism holds that asking epistemological questions is counterproductive to producing data.
According to the text, qualitative research using social justice frameworks typically contains which of these elements? Examination of equal power relationships Conditions that include individuals A deductive approach to research Correct Answer An individual rather than group approach As postmodernist researchers “deconstruct” texts, what kinds of structures do they look for? Philosophical epistemologies Concealed hierarchies
Action plans Epistemological distance
examining individual life stories methodology
getting a study done most practically A researcher addresses axiological concerns by spending time in the field doing research. True False A transformative researcher would be interested in ensuring. co-created findings with participants researcher biases are controlled quantitative and qualitative approaches are used
justification of knowledge claims acknowledging that research is value-laden multiple realities the research process Queer theory is concerned with. how mainstream heterosexuality is critiqued how one becomes normal what it means to be deviant
challenging sexual and gender identity Which of the following is the most likely research goal for a postmodern researcher? To examine cause and effect
Axiology answers which question? What is the role of values? What counts as knowledge?
What is the nature of reality? What is the process of research? Which of the following is true of a pragmatic research approach? The focus is on answering philosophical questions. The focus is on establishing the emic vs. etic approach to research. Sensitivity to individual power structures is paramount. Truth values are limited to what works at the time. Metanarratives are not linked to social conditions.
According to Denzin and Lincoln (2018), which one of these activities is a focus of the first step of framing the research process? Design Interviewing Conceptions of self and the other Artifacts, design, and records Social constructivism has as its main focus. participant views of a situation determining proper research methods
finding the truth cause and effect