In Order to Isolate the Cause of a Behavior, Research

question 28

Multiple Choice

In order to isolate the cause of a behavior, research psychologists rely primarily on being able to

• A) get authoritative advice.
• B) do statistical testing.
• C) control the environment.
• D) communicate their findings.

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Definitions:

Sterilization

A process designed to eliminate all forms of life, including microorganisms, from an object or environment.

Intellectual Disability

A condition characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, which covers many everyday social and practical skills.

Adaptive Skills

Skills that enable an individual to meet the demands of everyday life effectively, including social, practical, and emotional skills.

AAMR/AAIDD

Originally known as The American Association on Mental Retardation, now called The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, an organization focused on advancing policies, research, and education to enhance the lives of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.