Limitations of Naturalistic Observation Include the

question 85

Multiple Choice

Limitations of naturalistic observation include the

• A)small amount of information gained for the effort involved.
• B)inconvenience and expense of conducting these observations in controlled laboratory settings.
• C)problems of observer effects and observer bias.
• D)problem of not being able to follow the APA code of research ethics using this research method.

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Definitions:

Initial Stage

The earliest phase in a process or sequence, often characterized by the first signs or actions that mark the beginning of something.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Fear

An emotional response to perceived threats or dangers, resulting in physiological and behavioral reactions.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after being repeatedly paired with an unconditioned stimulus, begins to trigger a conditioned response.