Which of the Following Techniques Is an Important Part of Good

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following techniques is an important part of good observational research into couples' communication?

• A) Double-blind coding procedures
• B) Having the researcher code the behaviour
• C) Blind coding
• D) Controlling for interrater reliability

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Definitions:

Verbal Behavior

The aspect of communication involving the use of spoken or written language to convey messages and interact with others.

Aggression

Behavior characterized by strong self-assertion with hostile or harmful intentions or outcomes, often driven by anger or frustration.

Dorsal Anterior

This term is incomplete without specifying the part of the body or brain it refers to; for example, the Dorsal Anterior Cingulate Cortex (dACC) is involved in processing pain and fear.

Cingulate Cortex

A part of the brain situated in the medial aspect of the cerebral cortex, involved in various functions such as emotion formation, processing, learning, and memory.