Professor Ober Carefully Observes and Records the Behaviors of Children

question 103

Multiple Choice

Professor Ober carefully observes and records the behaviors of children in their classrooms in order to track the development of their social and intellectual skills.Professor Ober is most clearly engaged in

• A) survey research.
• B) naturalistic observation.
• C) experimentation.
• D) replication.

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Definitions:

Reality Principle

A concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to the ability of the mind to assess the external world and act upon it accordingly, often in contrast to the pleasure principle.

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that mediates between the desires of the id and the constraints of the real world.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of a person's mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards learned from parents and others.

Ideals

Concepts or standards of perfection or excellence that are typically regarded as something to be aimed for.