If Explanation of the Causes of Thoughts, Feelings, and Behavior

question 48

Multiple Choice

If explanation of the causes of thoughts, feelings, and behavior is a psychologist's goal, then the ________ method of research should be used.

• A) experimental
• B) survey
• C) correlational
• D) naturalistic observation

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Definitions:

Corals

Marine invertebrates in the class Anthozoa that often live in compact colonies and are renowned for constructing large, intricate calcium carbonate structures.

Hydrozoans

A diverse group of mostly marine animals from the class Hydrozoa, which includes both solitary and colonial species like the Portuguese man-of-war.

Poriferans

A phylum of aquatic invertebrate animals known as sponges, characterized by their porous bodies and lack of organized tissues and organs.

Suspension Feeders

Organisms that feed by filtering suspended particles and small organisms from water.