Which of the Following Is a Definition of the Experimental

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a definition of the experimental method?

• A) research strategy that allows the precise conclusion of how strongly two factors are related to each other
• B) method of study that involves an intensive, in-depth investigation of a single individual or small group of individuals
• C) systematic observation and recording of behaviors as they occur in their natural setting
• D) research method used to determine a cause-and-effect relationship between changes in one variable and the effect that is produced on another variable

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Definitions:

Stages of Change

A psychological model that outlines an individual's journey towards changing behavior, typically presented in five or six stages including precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and sometimes relapse.

Motivational Stages

The various phases an individual goes through in the process of changing behavior, typically modeled within theories such as the stages of change model.

Theory of Planned Behavior

A psychological theory that predicts an individual's intention to engage in a behavior at a specific time and place by considering their attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived control over the behavior.

Health Behavior

The actions taken by individuals that affect their health, either positively or negatively.