When a Researcher Is Actively Engaging and Interacting with Study

question 74

Multiple Choice

When a researcher is actively engaging and interacting with study volunteers while observing them, it's referred to as:

• A) social modeling.
• B) participant observation.
• C) laboratory observation.
• D) systematic observation.

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Definitions:

Charles Darwin

A British naturalist renowned for his theory of evolution and the process of natural selection.

Leon Festinger

A psychologist known for his theory of cognitive dissonance, which suggests that people experience discomfort when they hold contradictory beliefs, leading them to change their attitudes or behaviors.

Robert Zajonc

A psychologist known for his work on social facilitation, the mere exposure effect, and the interplay between affective and cognitive processes.

Ivan Pavlov

A Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, particularly his experiments with dogs, salivation, and the association of stimuli.