The Interpersonal Perspective ________

question 91

Multiple Choice

The interpersonal perspective ________

• A) arose as a reaction against the unscientific methods of psychoanalysis.
• B) was introduced by Erik Erikson.
• C) emphasizes social rather than inner determinants of behavior.
• D) is the most influential humanistic perspective today.

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Definitions:

Confounding Variables

Variables that the researcher failed to control or eliminate, which can cause a false association between the studied variables.

Control Group

Group of participants in an experiment not exposed to the independent variable.

Survey Research

Research methods obtaining information directly from a group of people regarding their opinions, beliefs, or behavior.

Non-experimental Research

Observational research in which the researcher does not actively manipulate variables but observes natural occurrences.