What Is a Common Method Researchers Use to Study Couples

question 49

Multiple Choice

What is a common method researchers use to study couples' communication?

• A) Correlational research
• B) Self-report
• C) Archival research
• D) Experiments

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Definitions:

External Orientation

Describes a focus on the external environment and factors outside oneself, in contrast to internal thoughts and feelings.

Julian Rotter

An American psychologist known for developing the social learning theory and the concept of locus of control.

Adler's Concept

Refers to the theories and ideas of Alfred Adler, emphasizing the importance of feelings of inferiority and the striving for superiority as driving forces in human behavior and personality development.

Birth Order

The order in which a child is born within a family, which is theorized to have an impact on their personality and psychological development.