Introductory Psychology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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An experimental psychologist is studying memory. What kind of research methods would be best suited for this purpose?

  1. Survey

  2. Case study

  3. Field experiment

  4. Laboratory experiment

The correct answer is: Laboratory experiment

Experimental psychologists need to conduct research in a controlled and systematic way to make valid conclusions. A survey research method would not be suitable as it primarily gathers data through questionnaires and is not as rigorous as other methods. A case study may not allow the researcher to generalize their findings to a larger population. A field experiment may have too many extraneous variables that could affect the results. A laboratory experiment allows for the researcher to control variables and manipulate them to study memory and make valid conclusions about its effects.

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