A Psychologist Using the Method of Naturalistic Observation Would

question 109

Multiple Choice

A psychologist using the method of naturalistic observation would

• A)carefully design controlled situations in which to observe behavior.
• B)rely on observations of subjects' responses to questionnaires.
• C)observe behavior as it happens outside the laboratory or clinic.
• D)make records of the behavior of clients treated in therapy.

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Definitions:

Vygotsky

A psychologist known for the sociocultural theory, emphasizing the importance of social interaction in the development of cognition and learning among children.

Automatization

The process of making an action or process automatic, often through practice or technology, decreasing the need for conscious involvement.

Memory Processing

The series of actions that the brain undertakes to encode, store, and retrieve information.

Legal Purposes

Refers to activities or actions that are carried out in accordance to the law or intended to fulfill legal requirements.