A Major Disadvantage of Using Laboratory Observation in a Research

question 211

Multiple Choice

A major disadvantage of using laboratory observation in a research study is that:

• A) the presence of researchers may cause participants to act differently than they would in their natural surroundings.
• B) it can be used only for explaining behavior and not for describing it.
• C) it is often considered unethical.
• D) researchers have less control of the situation than they do in a naturalistic observation.

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Definitions:

Moveable Bone

A moveable bone refers to any bone in the body that is capable of movement or articulation at a joint with another bone.

Fixator

A muscle that stabilizes the origin of another muscle to enable effective movement.

Origin

The point or place where something begins or is derived, or in anatomy, the fixed attachment point of a muscle.

Quadratus Lumborum

A muscle in the lower back that helps to stabilize the lumbar spine and aids in lateral flexion of the torso.