Puppies Who Had Seen Their Mothers Locate and Retrieve the Packets

question 231

True/False

Puppies who had seen their mothers locate and retrieve the packets of narcotics were significantly better at performing the same task three months later than were puppies who hadnot seen adult dogs perform this behavior. According to the textbook, this is evidence for observational learning.

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Definitions:

Conceptual Replication

A type of replication of research using different procedures for manipulating or measuring the variables.

Conceptual Replication

Attempting to validate the findings of a previous study by using different methods or measures while keeping the underlying theory or hypothesis the same.

Generalization Problem

The issue faced when trying to apply the findings from research studies to broader contexts or different groups than those studied.

Purposive Sampling

A non-probability sampling method in which the researcher selects participants based on specific criteria and the purpose of the research.