The Foundation for Any Research Design Is

question 102

Multiple Choice

The foundation for any research design is:

• A) the ability to measure participants' experiences in a way that provides useful information to answer questions.
• B) developing studies that can be examined using multiple research designs.
• C) investigating questions that can be applied to solve a problem.
• D) whether it is relevant to current cultural norms.

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Definitions:

Punishment

The application of an aversive stimulus following a response in an effort to decrease the likelihood that the response will recur.

Positive Reinforcement

A method in behavioral psychology where the introduction of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of its recurrence.

Operant-Conditioning

A method of learning in which behavior strength is altered via rewards or penalties.

Skinner Box

A controlled environment used to study animal behavior, named after B.F. Skinner, an American psychologist.