Compared to Informal Observation, What Is an Advantage of Formal

question 78

Multiple Choice

Compared to informal observation, what is an advantage of formal observation?

• A)Formal observations provide more perspective because they are written after an open-ended, out-of-office interview in a non-clinical setting.
• B)Formal observations rarely require the use of naturalistic settings.
• C)Formal observations are more reliable due to the focus on behaviours that are both observable and measurable.
• D)Formal observations give more information about an individual because they require a three-hour minimum time commitment.

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Definitions:

ACE

An enzyme, Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme, involved in the renin-angiotensin system which regulates blood pressure.

Pulmonary Respiration

The process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and the environment, critical for maintaining cellular respiration.

Cellular Respiration

The metabolic process by which cells convert nutrients into energy (ATP) and release waste products, involving oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production.

Pulmonary Respiration

The process of gas exchange within the lungs where oxygen is absorbed and carbon dioxide is released.