One of the Major Limitations of Behavioural Observations Is That

question 285

Multiple Choice

One of the major limitations of behavioural observations is that

• A)researchers know that people may behave differently when they know they are being watched
• B)researchers know that people may not behave differently when they know they are being watched
• C)researchers do not know whether people's behaviours are internally valid
• D)researchers do not know what a given physiological response really means

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Definitions:

Attribution Of Fault

The process of assigning blame or responsibility for an event or action, often studied in social psychology and legal contexts.

Dehumanization

A psychological process that demeans and objectifies individuals or groups, stripping them of their humanity.

Authoritarian Personality

A personality type characterized by rigid adherence to conventional values, submission to authority figures, and aggression toward those perceived as subordinate or outsider.

Victim Dehumanization

The psychological process of depriving a person or group of positive human qualities, often to justify harm or maltreatment.