Although Naturalistic Observation Has Its Benefits, Which of the Following

question 207

Multiple Choice

Although naturalistic observation has its benefits, which of the following is one of its weaknesses?

• A)It lacks the systematic observation that can be performed in a laboratory.
• B)It is useful only if the subjects are children.
• C)Observed behaviour is contaminated by scientists' intervention.
• D)It does not allow researchers to make definitive statements about the causes of the observed behaviour.

Understand the processes behind obedience to authority.

Identify the effects of group dynamics on individual actions, including deindividuation and the bystander effect.

Recognize the importance of altruistic behavior and the conditions that promote it.

Explain the role of social influence in shaping perceptions, attitudes, and actions.

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Definitions:

Structural

Pertaining to the physical or logical arrangement of a system's parts.

Preoperational Stage

The second stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically occurring between ages 2 and 7, characterized by the development of language and the ability to think symbolically, yet struggling with logic or understanding the viewpoint of others.

18 Months

A reference to a specific age or time period, often significant in developmental psychology for milestones in infants.

Mental Structures

Internal cognitive constructs that represent the mind's perceptions, thoughts, and ideas; they shape how information is interpreted and stored.