Observing Behavior as It Happens in Real-Life Natural Settings Without

question 24

Multiple Choice

Observing behavior as it happens in real-life natural settings without imposing laboratory controls is known as the __________.

• A)naturalistic observation method
• B)experimental method
• C)correlational method
• D)psychometric approach

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Definitions:

Scapegoats

Individuals or groups blamed for wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults, often without a basis for the blame.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified generalizations about a group of people that often ignore individual differences within the group.

Scrutinized

Examined or inspected closely and thoroughly.

Salience

The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; the state of standing out from the rest due to emotional or perceptual importance.