Evelyn, a psychology graduate, watches parent-child interactions in a park. She simply records what she sees and does not introduce any change in the scenario. The research method she uses is known as
A. archival research.
B. naturalistic observation.
C. survey research.
D. experimentation.
Answer: B
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In a field experiment, the investigator
A. always uses narrative records for recording behavior. B. never manipulates an independent variable, but observes behavior in a natural setting. C. always uses qualitative data analysis. D. always manipulates an independent variable in a natural setting.
Rogers' client-centered approach has led to process variables that contribute to treatment success. One particularly helpful process variable is a therapeutic environment based on
a. insight. b. empathy. c. instruction. d. all of these are included in a good environmental process variable.
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a. 0.25 b. 0.75 c. 0.125 d. 0.50