One Drawback of Structured Observations Is That

question 20

Multiple Choice

One drawback of structured observations is that

• A)the artificial nature of the setting may distort the behaviour of interest.
• B)they cannot be used to study behaviours that occur naturally but only rarely.
• C)they can only be used to study behaviours that occur in public settings.
• D)they cannot be performed in a laboratory.

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Definitions:

Schizoid Personality Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by a long-standing pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of emotional expression.

Emotionally Detached

A state of being disengaged and dispassionate, not allowing oneself to express or fully experience emotions.

First-Degree Relatives

Family members who are most closely related to a person, including parents, siblings, and children.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

This condition is described by intense social fear, disordered thinking, paranoid thoughts, a sense of unreality, short-lived instances of psychosis, and commonly, unusual beliefs.