A Major Advantage of Structured Observation Is That It

question 18

Multiple Choice

A major advantage of structured observation is that it

• A) is useful for studying behaviors that investigators rarely have an opportunity to see in everyday life.
• B) permits participants to display their thoughts in terms that are as close as possible to the way they think in everyday life.
• C) yields richly detailed narratives that offer valuable insight into the many factors that affect development.
• D) allows researchers to see the behavior of interest as it occurs in natural settings.

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Definitions:

Roll With Resistance

A motivational interviewing technique where a practitioner responds to a client's resistance without confronting or opposing it, to facilitate change.

Sidestep Resistance

A technique or strategy used to avoid or reduce opposition or resistance in various contexts, such as therapy or negotiation.

Development Of Resistance

The process by which bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms evolve to resist the effects of antibiotics, antivirals, and other treatments.

Motivational Interviewing Philosophy

A counseling approach that seeks to engage intrinsic motivation within the client in order to change behavior, through strategies like open questions and reflective listening.