Descriptive Studies Do NOT

question 20

Multiple Choice

Descriptive studies do NOT

• A) ​study relationships between variables.
• B) ​tell why something occurred.
• C) ​use operational definitions.
• D) ​use concepts.
• E) ​Descriptive studies DO all of these.

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Definitions:

Köhler's Insight Learning

A cognitive process theorized by Wolfgang Köhler, where a sudden realization of a problem's solution occurs, leading to a quick and often lasting solution.

Negative Reinforcement

Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an undesirable or unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a particular behavior being repeated.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in psychology that involves increasing the likelihood of a behavior by following it with a desirable consequence or reward.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus strengthens or increases the probability of a response.