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

question 77

Multiple Choice

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

• A)naturalistic observation
• B)an experiment
• C)the survey method
• D)the psychometric approach

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Definitions:

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by sociability, assertiveness, and an energetic attitude toward the social world.

Openness

A trait dimension of personality characterized by a willingness to try new experiences, engage with different viewpoints, and express creativity.

Positively Correlated

When two variables are positively correlated, it means that as the value of one variable increases, the value of the other variable tends to increase as well.

Aggression

Refers to behaviors or actions, whether physical or verbal, intended to harm, intimidate, or exert dominance over others.