Dr Marcus Developed a Study Examining Verbal Arguments in Movie

question 8

Multiple Choice

Dr. Marcus developed a study examining verbal arguments in movie theaters. His research protocol and coding systems specified that trained observers were only supposed to observe theater goers for a specific period. The trained observers were supposed to observe whether a verbal argument did or did not occur for 15 minutes and then not observe for 10 minutes and then observe again for 15 minutes and so on until the movie ended. This would be an example of:

• A) continuous recording.
• B) duration recording.
• C) interval recording.
• D) frequency-count recording.

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Definitions:

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism by which individuals reduce anxiety by taking up the opposite feeling, impulse, or behavior.

Unconscious Impulses

Desires or motivations that reside outside conscious awareness but can influence behavior.

Acceptable

Deemed appropriate or satisfactory by societal or specific group standards.

Repression

A defense mechanism in psychoanalytic theory where distressing thoughts and feelings are unconsciously blocked from conscious awareness.