Sam Conducted a Naturalistic Observation as a Project for a Psychology

question 128

Multiple Choice

Sam conducted a naturalistic observation as a project for a psychology class.He observed the interactions of parents and children at a restaurant.Many of the people he observed seemed to notice him.When Sam described his work to his teacher,she suggested he find out more about the ________.

• A)restaurant effect
• B)parent effect
• C)butterfly effect
• D)observer effect

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Definitions:

Cumulative Effect

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Research Designs

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MAXMINCON Principle

A methodological principle designed to maximize applicable information, minimize cost, and control for unwanted variation in research or operational settings.

Overreliance

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