In Order to Learn About the Social Behaviour of Children,a

question 97

Multiple Choice

In order to learn about the social behaviour of children,a developmental psychologist goes to an elementary school,finds a seat near one of the windows in a classroom,and watches the children playing on the playground outside during recess.This psychologist is engaged in which method of research?

• A) naturalistic observation
• B) correlational research
• C) a case study
• D) experimental research

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Definitions:

Projective Measures

Psychological assessment tools that involve presenting ambiguous stimuli to subjects, whose responses are believed to reveal their unconscious desires, motives, or conflicts.

Self-Efficacy

An individual’s belief in their own ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.

Study of Personality

The branch of psychology that focuses on understanding individual differences in behavior, emotion, and thought patterns.

Ethology

The scientific study of animal behavior, often with a focus on behavior under natural conditions.