Professor Lorry Is Conducting a Study on Infant Temperament

question 102

Multiple Choice

Professor Lorry is conducting a study on infant temperament. Which method of measuring temperament will provide her with the most confidence in her assessments?

• A)laboratory observation
• B)EEG
• C)parental reports
• D)laboratory observation, EEG, and parental reports

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Definitions:

Experimental

Relating to a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

Structuralism

A school of thought in psychology and sociology that emphasizes analyzing and understanding the structure of human thought, society, and culture by breaking them down into their simplest components.

Functionalism

A theory in psychology that considers mental life and behavior in terms of active adaptation to the person's environment, emphasizing the utility of mental processes in adapting to the environment.

Evolutionary Approach

A perspective in psychology that examines human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors through the lens of natural selection and adaptation.