As Part of a Behavioral Assessment, Psychologists Sometimes Use Settings

question 92

Multiple Choice

As part of a behavioral assessment, psychologists sometimes use settings when it is not possible to do direct observation in a naturalistic setting.

• A) imaginary
• B) empirical
• C) analogue
• D) virtual

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Definitions:

Conservation

In cognitive psychology, the understanding that an object's or substance's quantity remains the same even when its appearance changes, a concept developed by Jean Piaget.

Formal Operational Thought

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where individuals develop the ability to think abstractly, systematically, and logically.

Concrete Operational Thought

A phase in Piaget's cognitive development theory where kids develop the capacity to logically reason about tangible events.

Moral Realistic Thought

A stage of moral development where individuals believe that rules are absolute and that morality is determined by the consequences of actions.