10 Questions
What is the Hawthorne effect?
The phenomenon where people act differently once they start to be observed, behaving in a way they think the observer wants them to see
Which of the following best describes a positive correlation?
As one variable goes up, the other does too, shown as a line going straight up on a graph
Which of the following is an example of a negative correlation?
An increase in one variable and decrease in another
What does the coefficient (r) in correlation studies indicate?
The direction and strength of the correlation
Why are correlation studies used?
To get an idea that there may be a relationship between variables
What is the main difference between naturalistic and laboratory observations?
Naturalistic observations involve observing people in their everyday life, while laboratory observations are more controlled and involve observing people in a lab setting.
When is it appropriate to use a case study?
When there is a hard-to-obtain sample, such as only one person's story, and you are describing what you see without testing it.
How can observer bias be minimized in descriptive methods like naturalistic and laboratory observations?
By training multiple observers and having them take independent notes, then comparing their findings.
What were the limitations of Genie's case study?
Observer bias and lack of control over the observation setting.
In which type of observation method might the observer organize people to come to a specific setting and watch them from behind a two-sided mirror?
Laboratory observation
Explore different observation methods used in psychology, including naturalistic observation, laboratory observation, and case studies. Learn about the characteristics and applications of each method.
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