Dr Sam Collects Data on How Often Strangers Approach One

question 118

Multiple Choice

Dr. Sam collects data on how often strangers approach one another by sitting at the park on weekend afternoons and jotting down what people do. One strength of this observational approach is that it

• A) occurs in a real-world setting.
• B) involves a structured set of interview questions.
• C) allows for a great deal of control over the observational setting.
• D) shows how people behave when they know they are being observed.

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Definitions:

Functionalist View

A perspective in sociology and psychology that analyzes society or the mind in terms of the roles or functions its components serve.

Emotions

Complex psychological states that involve an orchestrated pattern of changes in physiological arousal, expressions, and experiences.

Positive Emotions

Emotional states or feelings that are desirable, pleasurable, or fulfilling, such as joy, love, or happiness.

Negative Emotions

Emotional states that are considered to be unpleasant or undesirable, such as sadness, anger, fear, or anxiety.