Researchers Were Doing a Long-Term Study of Children's Relationships with Their

question 4

Multiple Choice

Researchers were doing a long-term study of children's relationships with their parent in the homes of the families.Before beginning to collect data,the observers visited each home a few times and set up their recording equipment and recorded behavior just as they would do in the data collection phase of their study.These early visits to the home were done to reduce reactivity.Which of the following techniques did these researchers use?

• A)disguised observation
• B)habituation
• C)accommodation
• D)interobserver reliability

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Definitions:

Long-term Memory

The aspect of memory in which information is stored for extended periods, ranging from several minutes to a lifetime.

Retroactive Interference

A memory impairment phenomenon where new information interferes with the recall of old information.

Encoding

The initial process of transforming sensory information into a form that can be stored and recalled later from the memory.

Decay

The process of decline in quality, power, or vigor; the decomposition of organic matter.