The ______ is a method of gaining knowledge in a field that relies on observations of phenomena and allows for tests of hypotheses about these phenomena.

A. representationalist approach
B. biological perspective
C. scientific method
D. embodied cognition approach


Answer: C

Psychology

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Behavioral observation is used in many different types of research. What is the specific characteristic that differentiates the observational research design from other research using behavioral observation?

What will be an ideal response?

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a. positive; heavier babies have greatest death risk. b. nonexistent; birth weight is unrelated to death risk. c. negative; the lightest babies have the greatest death risk. d. unknown for human infants.

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Which type of play is a Korean preschooler most likely to be seen doing?

a. Acting out a superhero theme with friends b. Bossing a playmate around c. Playing house d. Pretending that a villain is chasing him or her

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