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What is the primary technique for collecting data on nonverbal behavior mentioned in the content?
What is the primary technique for collecting data on nonverbal behavior mentioned in the content?
The primary technique is the observation method.
Why is the observation method preferred for studying certain behaviors in specific settings?
Why is the observation method preferred for studying certain behaviors in specific settings?
It allows for detailed study of behavior in natural settings without the interference of participant interaction.
What kind of data does the observation method collect?
What kind of data does the observation method collect?
It collects data through visual, auditory, tactile, and olfactory means.
What is one major disadvantage of the observation method in research?
What is one major disadvantage of the observation method in research?
How does observation benefit researchers when studying addiction, particularly in alcoholic patients?
How does observation benefit researchers when studying addiction, particularly in alcoholic patients?
How does participant observation differ from non-participant observation?
How does participant observation differ from non-participant observation?
What did Kerr's 1979 study focus on regarding observation?
What did Kerr's 1979 study focus on regarding observation?
What is one limitation of observation mentioned in the content related to participant involvement?
What is one limitation of observation mentioned in the content related to participant involvement?
What is one method to reduce the influence of an observer's bias?
What is one method to reduce the influence of an observer's bias?
In what senses does the observation method receive information?
In what senses does the observation method receive information?
Define addiction according to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).
Define addiction according to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).
What makes observation a scientific tool for data collection?
What makes observation a scientific tool for data collection?
What are some common consequences of addiction on an individual's life?
What are some common consequences of addiction on an individual's life?
Why might observational research be considered time-consuming and expensive?
Why might observational research be considered time-consuming and expensive?
What type of observational method allows for a controlled environment?
What type of observational method allows for a controlled environment?
How can the instability of the naturalistic environment affect observational research?
How can the instability of the naturalistic environment affect observational research?
What type of research methodology was used in the study?
What type of research methodology was used in the study?
What were some of the withdrawal symptoms observed in the patients on Day 1?
What were some of the withdrawal symptoms observed in the patients on Day 1?
How did the observed symptoms change from Day 1 to Day 3?
How did the observed symptoms change from Day 1 to Day 3?
What was the purpose of preparing a chart before starting the observations?
What was the purpose of preparing a chart before starting the observations?
On which day were all observed patients noted to have no signs of withdrawal symptoms?
On which day were all observed patients noted to have no signs of withdrawal symptoms?
What role did the psychologist play during the observations?
What role did the psychologist play during the observations?
What time did the sleep period begin for the observed patients?
What time did the sleep period begin for the observed patients?
What behavioral characteristic was consistently present in multiple patients on Day 1?
What behavioral characteristic was consistently present in multiple patients on Day 1?
What symptom did Patient 2 display on Day 2, indicative of withdrawal?
What symptom did Patient 2 display on Day 2, indicative of withdrawal?
What was the primary focus of the study conducted at the Institute of Mental Health?
What was the primary focus of the study conducted at the Institute of Mental Health?
Study Notes
Observation Data - Study on Alcohol Addicts
- Observation: Scientists use observation to collect data on how people behave, particularly non-verbal behaviors.
- The Study
- Researchers observed alcohol addicts at a de-addiction center.
- The observation was conducted over three days and one night.
- The study focused on observing withdrawal symptoms.
- Observation Methods
- Non-participant observation was used.
- The observation is structured with pre-arranged data records.
- Observation Duration and Timing:
- The study started at 9:00 am and was conducted throughout the day, including morning rounds, breakfast, lunch, seminars, classroom time, amusement, and exercise.
- Night observation began at 9:30 pm.
- Data Collection:
- Observed withdrawal symptoms were noted on a pre-prepared chart.
- Data collected included:
- Abnormal eye movement
- Rapid breathing
- Shaky hands
- Excessive sweating
- Abnormal sleep
- Tiredness
- Data Analysis:
- Three tables were created to present results, showing data collected on 7 patients on Day 1, 6 patients on Day 2, and 4 patients on Day 3 and night.
- Purpose of Study:
- The study aimed to gather information on withdrawal behavioral symptoms of alcohol addicts in a de-addiction center.
Observation in Research
- Observation is used to gather data on how people behave, particularly how they interact with others.
- It is useful when researching behavior in natural settings.
- Direct observation, without interacting with the subjects, is a preferred method of data collection.
- Pre-structured observations help to ensure the data is recorded accurately and consistently.
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