Simone Observed a Group of Adults at the Local Shopping

question 15

Essay

Simone observed a group of adults at the local shopping mall.She recorded the length of time in minutes) they stayed and the number of purchases they made, and then analyzed her data to see if there was a relationship between these two variables.What type of study is this called?

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Definitions:

Oedipus Complex

A psychoanalytic theory in which a child has an unconscious sexual desire for the parent of the opposite sex and hostility toward the same-sex parent.

Freudian Concept

Refers to the theories and ideas proposed by Sigmund Freud that emphasize the influence of the unconscious mind, childhood experiences, and sexuality on personality and behavior.

Anal Stage

A phase in Freudian psychosexual development occurring from approximately 18 months to 3 years, characterized by pleasure in controlling bowel and bladder movements.

Psychosexual Development

Freud's theory suggesting human personality development occurs through stages during childhood, each characterized by sexual pleasure in parts of the body.