The Primary Methods for Collecting Data Are

question 42

Multiple Choice

The primary methods for collecting data are

• A) communication and observation
• B) closed and open-ended questions
• C) experimental and descriptive
• D) exploratory, descriptive, and causal

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Definitions:

Learning Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes the role of environmental influences on observable behavior.

Biological Perspective

An approach in psychology that examines psychological issues through the lens of biological processes, including genetics and brain functions.

Social Psychologists

Scientists who study how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.

Learning Theorists

Scholars who study and explain how people acquire knowledge, skills, habits, and attitudes, often focusing on the processes of conditioning and cognitive development.