You Are a Subject in an Experiment and You Are

question 611

Multiple Choice

You are a subject in an experiment and you are told: "Look at this apple very carefully and tell me your exact sensations and feelings as you experience them." The experimenter in this study probably believes in what school of psychology?

• A) psychoanalysis
• B) functionalism
• C) structuralism
• D) behaviorism

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Definitions:

Autism

A developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, and by restricted or repetitive patterns of thought and behavior.

Temperament

Temperament refers to an individual's inherent personality traits, including mood, energy levels, and emotional reactivity, which are evident from early life and largely biologically based.

Irregular Sleeping

Patterns of sleep that are not consistent, such as varying bedtimes and wake times, leading to potential disruptions in sleep quality.

Slow-to-Warm-Up

Describes individuals, typically children, who are cautious and less active in new situations but become more comfortable over time.