Research Methods and Health Psychology Practicum

This set covers material from lecture notes on VR Buffet validation, types of peer-reviewed articles, the principles of Open Science, Core Outcome Sets (COS) development, and Multicultural Orientation in health psychology research.

What is the age range for the group defined as 'emerging adulthood' in the VR Buffet validation study?

$18-25$ years old.

What was the primary aim of the study involving the validation of a VR Buffet environment?

To assess convergent validity by examining correlations between nutritional content of VR and Real World (RW) food selections.

What were the three phases of the procedure in the VR Buffet validation study?

(1) Questionnaire, (2) VR Buffet, and (3) RW Buffet.

According to the preliminary analyses, what were the mean hunger ratings for the VR and RWE settings?

VR: $55.67$; RWE: $55.82$ on a scale of $0-100$.

In the user experience results of the VR environment, what were the mean scores for Naturalness and High Representation?

Naturalness: $70.97$; High Representation: $84.11$. (n = $91.29$)

Which type of peer-reviewed article identifies inconsistencies in existing literature and suggests future research directions?

Review Articles (Literature Reviews).

How are Meta-Analyses defined in the context of research articles?

The use of quantitative methods to combine results from multiple studies.

What is the difference between a Research Article and a Theoretical Article regarding empirical information?

Research Articles report on specific analyzed research, while Theoretical Articles present new theory and include empirical info ONLY IF NECESSARY to support the theory.

What does the 'Crisis of Confidence' refer to in psychological research?

Concerns with the integrity, credibility, and transparency of scientific research due to failure to replicate findings and evidence of biases.

What are two biased research practices mentioned that Open Science aims to reduce?

'Data dredging' and 'p-hacking'.

What is the 'Ego Depletion Affair' used to exemplify in the notes?

A study where self-control resources become depleted and performance is impaired, which is noted as being hard to replicate.

List the three features of the 'Open Science Mindset'.

(1) OS from Inception to Dissemination, (2) Consideration of BROAD Access, and (3) Selection of an OS Forum.

Define 'Core Outcome Sets (COS)'.

A standardized minimum set of agreed-upon outcomes that should be measured and reported in any trial in a specific health area.

In what year was the COMET (Core Outcome Measures in Effectiveness Trials) Initiative established?

$$2010$$

What is the focus of the COSMIN (Consensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement Instruments) Initiative?

It focuses on the selection of the most suitable outcome measurement instruments (OMIs), primarily reaching consensus on Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs).

What is 'Researcher Self-Reflectivity'?

The willingness of researchers to reflect on how their identities, privilege, and positionality influence the research process.

Define 'Anti-racism' as described in the multicultural orientation framework.

An ongoing choice to actively challenge racist ideology and values while demonstrating behavior that is counter to White supremacy.

What are the Three Pillars of Multicultural Orientation (MCO)?

Cultural humility, Cultural opportunities, and Cultural comfort.

How does the text define 'Intersectionality'?

The examination of and challenge to how multiple social systems interact to create and maintain complicated inequalities.

What does the acronym PROMIS stand for?

Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information Systems.