Which description is the BEST example of naturalistic observation research methodology?
A) a second-grade teacher manipulating reading materials to determine which promotes the greatest literacy
B) a psychologist measuring symptoms of depression using a survey
C) an inconspicuous economist observing the buying habits of shoppers at a grocery store
D) a professor evaluating the degree of student learning through exam performance
C) an inconspicuous economist observing the buying habits of shoppers at a grocery store
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Controlled process is to automatic process as ____ is to ____
a. suprachiasmatic nucleus; basal ganglia c. daydreaming; night dreaming b. absolute threshold; JND d. full awareness; little awareness
Describe Ainsworth’s strange situation. What does it measure? If a researcher were to study David’s and Chelsea’s reactions in Ainsworth’s strange situation, what type of observations would s/he be likely to make?
What will be an ideal response?
The procedure that eliminates order and time effects is:
a. intrasubject counterbalancing. b. intragroup counterbalancing. c. complete counterbalancing. d. none of these
Which of the following is one of the dimensions of temperament developed by Thomas and Chess?
A) activity level B) goodness of fit C) coordinated imitation D) social referencing