A Psychologist Is Trying to Determine Why Paul Frequently Hits

question 36

Multiple Choice

A psychologist is trying to determine why Paul frequently hits his younger brother.The psychologist forms a hypothesis that teasing by his brother and attention from his Mom influence Paul's hitting behavior.The psychologist then arranges conditions in which these environmental variables are either present or absent to determine their effect on Paul's hitting behavior.Which functional assessment method is the psychologist using?​

• A) ​direct observation
• B) ​functional analysis
• C) ​ABC observation
• D) ​indirect methods

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Definitions:

Herbert Blumer

An American sociologist known for developing Symbolic Interactionism, a theory that examines how individuals create meanings through social interaction.

Gestures

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Sheldon Stryker

An influential sociologist known for his work on identity theory, emphasizing the role of social structures in shaping individual identity through internalized societal roles.

Symbolic Interaction

A theoretical approach in sociology that focuses on how individuals use symbols and meanings to interact and construct social realities.