What Technique Involves Trained Observers Who Carefully Reflect and Report

question 146

Multiple Choice

What technique involves trained observers who carefully reflect and report on their own mental experiences?

• A)Spiritualism
• B)Introspection
• C)Psychicism
• D)Empiricalism

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Definitions:

Interactionist Perspective

A theoretical viewpoint in sociology and social psychology stressing the importance of mutual and reciprocal influence between individuals and society.

Innate Capacity

Describes abilities or instincts that a person is born with, rather than skills developed through learning or experience.

Infant-Directed Speech

Uses shorter words and sentences, higher and more varied pitch, repetitions, a slower rate, and longer pauses; also known as motherese.

Cognitive Equilibrium

A balance between the processes of assimilation and accommodation such that an individual’s schemas match the world.