Limitations of naturalistic observation include the

a. small amount of information gained for the effort involved.
b. inconvenience and expense of conducting these observations in controlled laboratory settings.
c. problems of observer effects and observer bias.
d. problem of not being able to follow the APA code of research ethics using this research method.


ANSWER: c

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Raylene is studying for an exam on neurotransmission. She wrote in her notes that one difference between ionotropic and metabotropic effects is that _____.

A. metabotropic effects are quicker and briefer B. ionotropic effects are slower and briefer C. ionotropic effects are quicker and longer lasting D. metabotropic effects are slower and longer lasting

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Data on suicide may be inaccurate because

a. the deceased person's intention is unclear b. family members resist attempts to label the death this way c. some want to protect family members from guilt and stigma d. all of these e. none of these

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____________________ believed that only a felt need motivates, and that once that need is satisfied it ceases to motivate.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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