Observing Behavior as It Happens in Real-Life Natural Settings Without

question 24

Multiple Choice

Observing behavior as it happens in real-life natural settings without imposing laboratory controls is known as the __________.

• A)naturalistic observation method
• B)experimental method
• C)correlational method
• D)psychometric approach

Discuss the practical challenges and realities faced by companies in forecasting.

Describe the methodology, usage, and comparison of time-series forecasting models and associative models.

Understand the ethical guidelines in psychological research, including informed consent, deception, and privacy.

Recognize the importance and methods of ensuring validity (internal and external) and reliability in research.

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Definitions:

Lesioning

Lesioning involves artificially damaging or removing tissue from the brain or another part of the body, often used in scientific research to study the function of specific brain areas or the healing process.

SCN Cells

Specialized neurons located in the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the brain that regulate circadian rhythms.

Retinal Ganglion Cells

Retinal ganglion cells are neurons located in the retina that receive visual information from photoreceptors and send it to the brain via the optic nerve.

Melanopsin

A photopigment found in specialized photosensitive retinal ganglion cells, important for regulating circadian rhythms and pupil constriction in response to light.