You and a Partner Are Given an Assignment to Conduct

question 13

Essay

You and a partner are given an assignment to conduct a study using systematic observation of children playing. You want to conduct the study using naturalistic observation. Your partner wants to conduct the study using structured observation. Write a position statement that supports the use of naturalistic observation for the assignment and argues against the use of structured observation.

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Definitions:

Embodied Cognition

The theory suggesting that aspects of cognition are shaped by the body's interactions with the environment.

Kinesthesia

Refers to the sense that detects bodily position, weight, or movement of the muscles, tendons, and joints.

Social Exclusion

The process of being shut out from the social, economic, educational, or healthcare systems of society.

Telepathy

The suggested communication of information from one person to another without the use of conventional human sensory methods or direct physical contact.