Karen Is a Primatologist Interested in Studying the Grooming Behaviour

question 112

Multiple Choice

Karen is a primatologist interested in studying the grooming behaviour of baboon troops.To remain unobtrusive,she sat in a tree to watch the animals and counted the number of instances of grooming behaviour she observed.What research method did Karen use?

• A) naturalistic observation
• B) case study
• C) survey
• D) experiment

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Definitions:

Pavlov

A Russian physiologist best known for his work in classical conditioning, demonstrating how reflexes can be conditioned to respond to neutral stimuli through association.

Watson

John B. Watson, an American psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism, emphasizing the study of observable behavior.

Skinner

B.F. Skinner, a psychologist and behaviorist known for his development of the operant conditioning theory, emphasizing the influence of external stimuli on behavior.

Biological Predisposition

Rephrased from Genetic Predispositions: The inherent genetic makeup that increases the likelihood of an individual developing certain conditions or traits.