In Contrast to the Experimental Method, the Basic Goal of the Descriptive

question 426

Multiple Choice

In contrast to the experimental method, the basic goal of the descriptive method is to:

• A) investigate and refute "common sense" notions about human behavior.
• B) manipulate variables in a meaningful way.
• C) deduce valid operational definitions and generate new experiments.
• D) observe and describe behavior.

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Definitions:

Hormone Release

The process by which endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various body functions.

Electromyography

A diagnostic procedure to assess the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them (motor neurons) by measuring electrical activity.

Muscle Activity

The physical action or movement produced by the contraction of muscles.

Brain-Wave Activity

The patterns of electrical activity in the brain, measurable by EEG, associated with different states of consciousness.