Recording the Behavior of People or Animals in Their Real-Life

question 309

Multiple Choice

Recording the behavior of people or animals in their real-life settings without imposing laboratory conditions is known as the __________ method.

• A) independent living
• B) pseudo-observational
• C) correlation
• D) naturalistic observation

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

Diminished sensitivity as a consequence of constant stimulation.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or neuronal structures that respond to specific types of external stimuli, such as light, sound, pressure, or chemicals, sending signals to the brain.

Bottom-up Processing

An approach in perception where processing starts with sensory input and builds up towards the final conceptual representation.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant or unchanging stimuli.