The primary difference between a naturalistic observation and a laboratory observation is the degree of

A. control.
B. manipulation.
C. involvement.
D. There is no difference.


Answer: A

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A. It overlapped with neuroticism. B. It measured the same construct as the ASQ. C. People who scored highly on the LOT also scored highly on the hope scale. D. Adequate construct validity was not established.

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The general difference in skills – spatial skills for men and verbal skills for women – that are seen in research may have identifiable explanations given differences in the brains of men and women

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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