Which Description Is the BEST Example of Naturalistic Observation Research

question 85

Multiple Choice

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

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Definitions:

Set Point

The target value of a system's parameter that is maintained physiologically by bodily control mechanisms for homeostasis.

Cell Physiology

The study of the biological functions and processes that occur within a living cell, encompassing aspects like metabolism, cell communication, and growth.

Systemic Physiology

The branch of physiology that studies the function of systems within an organism, focusing on the body as a whole and its interaction with the external environment.

Platelets

Small blood cells that play a crucial role in blood clotting to prevent bleeding.