Psychologists Sometimes Prefer to Make Observations in a Laboratory Setting

question 24

Multiple Choice

Psychologists sometimes prefer to make observations in a laboratory setting rather than a naturalistic setting. The primary advantage of laboratory observation over naturalistic observation is that:

• A) it costs less money.
• B) participants take their participation more seriously in a professional environment.
• C) researchers have more control over the research study.
• D) laboratory observation is more natural.

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Definitions:

Economic Well-being

The state in which individuals or societies can satisfy their needs and desires, often measured by income, employment, and access to resources.

Taxes Affect

Describes how taxes influence economic decisions and behaviours of individuals and businesses, including consumption, investment, and savings.

Labor Supply

The total hours that workers are willing and able to work at a given wage rate, within an economy.

Inelastic

A situation in which the demand or supply for a good or service is relatively unresponsive to changes in price.