When Both the Researchers and the Participants of the Study

question 110

Multiple Choice

When both the researchers and the participants of the study are uninformed about the nature of the independent variable being administered, this is known as

• A) correlational.
• B) humanistic.
• C) functionalist.
• D) placebo.
• E) double-blind.

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Definitions:

Theories

Coherent groups of propositions formulated to explain a group of facts or phenomena in the natural or social world, often serving as the basis for further experimentation or analysis.

Pavlov

Refers to Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, particularly the Pavlov's dog experiment which demonstrated the learning process of association.

Bandura

A psychologist known for his work on social learning theory, which emphasizes the importance of observing, modeling, and imitating the behaviors, attitudes, and emotional reactions of others.

Watson

John B. Watson, an American psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism.