When Psychologists Observe Behavior and Record Data in the Environment

question 180

Multiple Choice

When psychologists observe behavior and record data in the environment where it normally occurs, they are using _____.

• A) case studies
• B) naturalistic observation
• C) the supervisory method
• D) artificial observation

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Definitions:

Transvestite

An outdated term for someone who wears clothing traditionally or stereotypically worn by the opposite sex, typically for psychological fulfillment. (Note: Modern terminology favors "cross-dresser," recognizing the importance of respectful and non-pathologizing language.)

Cisgender

A term for people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth.

Gender Identity

A person's internal perception of their gender identity, which might not always align with the gender they were designated at birth.

Gender Dysphoria

A psychological condition where an individual experiences distress because of a disparity between their assigned sex at birth and their gender identity.