Psychologists Sometimes Prefer to Make Observations in a Laboratory Setting

question 141

Multiple Choice

Psychologists sometimes prefer to make observations in a laboratory setting rather than a naturalistic setting because:

• A) subjects take their participation seriously in a professional environment.
• B) it is too time-consuming to have to drive from place to place to observe subjects.
• C) a lab allows the researchers to have more control over the situation.
• D) laboratory observation results generalize to everyday life.

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Definitions:

Coordination

The organized arrangement of different elements or body parts to perform a task smoothly and efficiently.

Primary Circular Reactions

Early infantile behaviors observed in the sensorimotor stage, involving repetitive actions that focus on the infant's own body.

Simple Reflexes

Unlearned responses or actions executed by infants automatically in reaction to specific stimuli.

Primary Circular Reactions

Early repetitive behaviors observed in infants, centered on their own bodies, serving as a foundational mechanism for learning and developing new skills.