When We Use Our Observations to Make a Detailed Record

question 70

Multiple Choice

When we use our observations to make a detailed record of everything that occurs in a stream of behavior, we can

• A) carefully control and manipulate the variables we are interested in.
• B) infer the causes of the behaviors that we are observing.
• C) generalize our results to other children in similar circumstances.
• D) use it to generate new hypotheses for future research.

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Definitions:

Visual Accommodation

The adjustment of the lens of the eye to focus on objects at varying distances.

Pupillary Constriction

The narrowing of the pupils, the central opening of the eyes, often in response to light exposure or during the process of focusing on near objects.

Peripheral Vision

The ability to see objects and movement outside of the direct line of vision.

Snellen Eye Chart

A chart used to measure visual acuity, consisting of rows of letters decreasing in size, used by healthcare professionals during eye examinations.