What is a challenge to using physiological measures when conducting developmental research? Use an example to support your answer.

What will be an ideal response?


A challenge to physiological measures is that they may be difficult to interpret. Multiple examples will work for this question. Excitement and anger can both cause an increase in heart rate. An increase in perspiration can be a result of several environmental or emotional changes.

Psychology

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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When a researcher records naturally occurring behavior, without any interference, the researcher is engaged in:

a. correlational research b. experimentation c. naturalistic observation d. case study research

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A baby's emotional needs for love and trust are every bit as important as obvious needs for food, water, and physical care. These emotional needs of the infant are known as __________ needs

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

Aggression that is designed to accomplish a goal is called ____ aggression.?

a. ?operant b. ?hostile c. ?instrumental d. ?classical

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