Different Experimenters Observe the World in Different Ways

question 36

Multiple Choice

Different experimenters observe the world in different ways. This is referred to as:

• A) ecological validity.
• B) contextual bias.
• C) the personal equation.
• D) biased interaction.

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Definitions:

Behaviorists

Psychologists and researchers who study and emphasize the importance of observable behaviors and external stimuli, rather than internal thoughts or feelings, in understanding human and animal psychology.

Gender Role

Societal norms and expectations about the behaviors, attitudes, and activities deemed appropriate for males and females.

Nurture

In development, nurture includes all environmental influences that occur after conception, from the mother’s nutrition while pregnant to the culture of the nation.

Authoritative

A parenting style characterized by high expectations of maturity and communication from the parent to the child, combined with warmth and support.