Dr Ewell, a Developmental Psychologist, Is Planning on Conducting a Study

question 17

Multiple Choice

Dr. Ewell, a developmental psychologist, is planning on conducting a study that involves watching children play together to determine how sharing behavior occurs in same-sex friend pairs compared to opposite-sex friend pairs.
Dr) Ewell is concerned that the children will behave differently because of the presence of research assistants. Which of the following could he do to address this concern?

• A)Make the observations himself instead of using a research assistant
• B)Have two undergraduate research assistants make the observations instead of just one
• C)Observe the same-sex friend pairs on the first day and the opposite-sex friend pairs on the second day
• D)Hide a video camera in the daycare center and record the children playing without them knowing

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Definitions:

Theory of Planned Behavior

A theory which suggests that an individual's behavior is directly influenced by their intention to perform the behavior, which in turn is affected by their attitude towards the behavior, the subjective norms, and their perceived behavioral control.

Motivational Interviewing

A client-centered counseling style for eliciting behavior change by helping clients to explore and resolve ambivalence.

Righting Reflex

The natural tendency to correct or fix problems, often discussed in counseling or therapy contexts as a potential barrier to helping clients find their own solutions.

Nondirective Style

A counseling approach where the counselor acts as a facilitator rather than directing the session, allowing clients to explore their thoughts and feelings freely.