The Research Method in Which Subjects Are Observed Unobtrusively, So

question 133

Multiple Choice

The research method in which subjects are observed unobtrusively, so that their behavior is not affected by the known presence of an observer, is the ______ method.

• A) case-study
• B) experimental
• C) correlational
• D) naturalistic observation

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Definitions:

Umwelt, Mitwelt

Refers to distinct aspects of one's environment; Umwelt focuses on the biological surroundings or the world as experienced by an organism, while Mitwelt emphasizes the social world or the world of interpersonal relationships.

Eigenwelt

A term from existential psychology referring to the individual's own personal experience and subjective world, emphasizing the uniqueness of each person's perspective.

Nietzsche

A German philosopher, cultural critic, poet, and philologist known for his concepts of the "will to power," the Übermensch, and the eternal recurrence.

Thrown-ness

A concept from existential philosophy describing the arbitrary circumstances into which a person is born, emphasizing the lack of control one has over their initial placement in life.