Determine Whether the Study Is an Observational Study or an Experiment

question 38

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the study is an observational study or an experiment.
-A poll is conducted in which professional musicians are asked their ages.

• A)observational study
• B)experiment

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Definitions:

Observational Learning

A learning process through watching the behaviors of others and the outcomes of those behaviors.

Modeling

A method used in psychology to learn by observing and imitating others' behaviors, attitudes, or emotional expressions.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired together; an unconditioned stimulus and a conditioned stimulus.

Fear Response

The physiological and psychological reaction to perceived threats, activating the body's fight or flight response.