Compared to Field Research, Which of the Following Is True

question 50

Multiple Choice

Compared to field research, which of the following is true about laboratory research?

• A)it allows for a greater degree of control over variables
• B)it may be lower in mundane realism
• C)both informed consent and debriefing are easier to manage
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.

Behaviorist Perspective

A theory in psychology that focuses on observable behaviors rather than on internal mental processes, emphasizing the role of environment and experience in shaping behavior.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention, until it is associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that unconditionally—naturally and automatically—triggers a response without any learning needed.