Observational Research Is Defined as

question 10

Multiple Choice

Observational research is defined as

• A)a stepwise process used by scientists to generate sound research findings.
• B)an idea generated by scientists based on their observations.
• C)research involving one group of subjects that receives a specific treatment and a second group of subjects that does not receive the treatment.
• D)research that involves looking at factors in two or more groups of subjects to see if there is a relationship to certain outcomes.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A conditioning strategy where two stimuli are repeatedly linked; a response that initially arises from the second stimulus ultimately arises from the first stimulus alone.

Learned Association

A behavioral principle where a subject starts associating a previously neutral stimulus with a significant one after repeated pairing.

Fixed-Interval Schedule

A type of operant conditioning reinforcement schedule where rewards are delivered at predictable time intervals, provided that the correct response is made.

Operant Conditioning

A technique of teaching that utilizes incentives and penalties to affect the probability of a behavior's recurrence.