According to the Text,how Long Has the Scientific Study of Human

question 117

Multiple Choice

According to the text,how long has the scientific study of human development existed?

• A) 20 years
• B) 70 years
• C) 120 years
• D) 200 years

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Definitions:

Direct Observation

A research method where behaviors or events are recorded as they naturally occur, without interference or manipulation by the observer.

Internal Locus of Control

The belief that one's actions and behaviors are responsible for the outcomes in their life, rather than external forces.

External Locus

A psychological concept where individuals believe that their lives are controlled by external forces rather than their own actions.

Reciprocal Determinism

A concept in psychology introduced by Albert Bandura, suggesting that a person's behavior is influenced by personal factors and their environment, with each factor influencing and being influenced by the other simultaneously.