Janette Is Working with Baboons to Study How Fast They

question 123

Multiple Choice

Janette is working with baboons to study how fast they can imitate human behaviors that are repeatedly shown to them. Janette feels this will help her to understand imitating behaviors in baboons as well as in young children. Janette is a research specialist in which field?

• A) health psychology
• B) social psychology
• C) comparative psychology
• D) physiological psychology

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Definitions:

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments where participants are randomly assigned to different groups to ensure each group is the same before the start.

Research Participants

Individuals who take part in research studies, providing data through their responses, behaviors, or biological samples.

Experiment

An investigative process used to explore new phenomena, verify conjectures, or showcase factual information.

Correlational Studies

Correlational studies are a type of research approach that investigates the relationship between two or more variables to determine if a statistically significant association exists.