Naturalistic observation is a valuable procedure in that
a. it allows for extensive experimental control.
b. it is easily replicated.
c. it is primarily descriptive.
d. it can define a problem area and raise further questions.
D
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A. Joey will not crawl over the edge of the first step. B. Joey cannot perceive depth cues, so he is likely to crawl over the edge of the first step. C. Joey has not yet learned to be frightened of drop-offs, so he is likely to crawl over the edge of the first step. D. Joey will not crawl over the edge of the first step unless his mother coaxes him over.
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a. undeserved. c. specific. b. internal. d. unstable.
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a) Pavlov b) Skinner c) Bandura d) Gibson and Walk