When Naturalistic Observation Is Not Possible,which Step Can Psychologists Take

question 10

Multiple Choice

When naturalistic observation is not possible,which step can psychologists take to avoid demand characteristics?

• A)using cover stories to hide the true purpose of the study
• B)using the matched pairs technique to introduce an additional variable to the study
• C)using direct replication to carry out the same study with varying samples
• D)using random selection to ensure a representative sample

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Definitions:

Toxic Substances

Materials or compounds that can cause harm to living organisms when introduced into the body or environment.

Population Size

The total number of individuals within a defined area at a given time, important in understanding ecology and evolutionary biology.

Increase Or Decrease

Terms that indicate a change in magnitude, quantity, or degree, either going up (increase) or going down (decrease).

Dispersal Patterns

The way in which organisms move or spread from their point of origin to other areas, affecting population dynamics and ecosystem structure.