The Greatest Advantage of the Naturalistic Observation Method Is That

question 52

Multiple Choice

The greatest advantage of the naturalistic observation method is that it

• A)can tell us what people do in everyday life.
• B)is easily conducted in a laboratory setting.
• C)readily leads to the discovery of cause-effect relationships.
• D)untangles age effects from cohort effects.

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Definitions:

Catatonia

A behavioral syndrome marked by an inability to move normally, which can include symptoms such as stupor, mutism, rigidity, or agitation, often associated with schizophrenia and other neuropsychiatric disorders.

Schizophreniform Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by schizophrenia-like symptoms that last for a shorter duration, typically between one and six months.

Paranoid Ideation

A thought process characterized by excessive distrust and suspicion of others without sufficient basis.

Pseudoparkinsonism

A condition that mimics the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as tremor and rigidity, often caused by medication side effects.