Conclusions Drawn from Participant Observational Study

question 36

Multiple Choice

Conclusions drawn from participant observational study:

• A) should be grounded in appropriate theory
• B) should be grounded in the data collected
• C) should mirror those expected by the researcher at the beginning of the study
• D) should run counter to popular theory

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Definitions:

Secondary Circular Reactions

A developmental phase in infants characterized by repetitive actions aimed at reproducing interesting effects.

Tertiary Circular Reactions

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where toddlers (around 12-18 months) experiment with new ways of playing and manipulating objects, showing the beginning of intentional, goal-directed behavior.

Mental Representations

Describes the internal images, symbols, or thoughts in our minds that represent external reality, enabling us to think about and navigate the world even in the absence of direct sensory input.

Primary Circular Reactions

Early infantile behaviors that repeat because the infant finds them pleasurable, typically developing between 1 and 4 months of age.