Which of the Following Would Be Most Likely to Rely

question 169

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be most likely to rely on naturalistic observations?​

• A)A comparison of how two drugs affect animal learning
• B)​A study of how much people can improve memory by practice
• C)​A study of when and where people laugh the most
• D)​A study comparing psychotherapy to antidepressant medications

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Definitions:

Preoperational Thought

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children from about 2 to 7 years think symbolically but are not yet able to use logical operations.

Logical Operations

are mental processes involved in reasoning and thinking logically, especially in terms of categorization, seriation, and conservation, based on principles of consistency and non-contradiction.

Theory of Mind

Theory of Mind is the ability to attribute mental states, like beliefs, intents, desires, emotions, and knowledge, to oneself and others, and to understand that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions that are different from one's own.

Cognitive Growth

The development of intelligence, conscious thought, and problem-solving ability that occurs as one ages.