Because It Is Not Always Possible to Conduct Experiments,psychologists Gather

question 250

Multiple Choice

Because it is not always possible to conduct experiments,psychologists gather evidence and test hypotheses by using all of the following nonexperimental methods EXCEPT for the __________ method.

• A) clinical
• B) correlational
• C) naturalistic observation
• D) pseudoscientific

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, typically developed during infancy.

Critical Period

A specific time during development when the brain is particularly receptive to acquiring a certain skill or knowledge.

Basic Trust

A sense of trust or confidence that the world is predictable and trustworthy, thought to be formed in early childhood as a result of one's interactions with caregivers.

Responsive to Needs

Being responsive to needs means recognizing and addressing the requirements or demands of a situation or individual in a timely and appropriate manner.