Which of the Following Is an Example of Naturalistic Observation

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of naturalistic observation?

• A)A 3­year­old listens to her sister practice a song on the piano, then plays that song on the piano.
• B)A teacher keeps count of how many children use each piece of playground equipment at recess.
• C)An experimenter brings children into the laboratory to test their language comprehension.
• D)A teacher examines children's test scores to see whether they have learned the multiplication tables.

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Definitions:

Internal Sense

The intuitive or inherent perception or feeling one has of their own emotions and body functions.

Personality

The mix of traits or attributes that create a person's unique personality.

Hierarchy of Needs

A theory proposed by Abraham Maslow outlining a sequence of human needs from basic physiological requirements to self-actualization.

Reality Principle

The psychological concept that represents the ability of the mind to assess the external world and act upon it accordingly, as opposed to acting on the pleasure principle.