Which Type of Research Study Would Best Be Used to Study

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which type of research study would best be used to study the factors that shaped a notorious serial killer?

• A) confounding
• B) case study
• C) introspection
• D) naturalistic observation
• E) experiment

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Definitions:

Repressed Memories

memories that have been unconsciously blocked due to being associated with a high level of stress or trauma.

Susceptible To Suggestion

Describes a state where an individual is easily influenced by others' ideas, recommendations, or instructions.

Heider And Simmel

Refers to a seminal experiment in social psychology by Fritz Heider and Marianne Simmel, which explored the inclination of viewers to attribute social motives and emotions to geometric shapes.

Intentional Actions

Actions that are performed with a specific purpose or goal in mind, reflecting a level of consciousness and planning by the individual.