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What is a potential pitfall of observation mentioned in the text?
What is a potential pitfall of observation mentioned in the text?
- Influencing behavior of others (correct)
- Observer bias
- Unbiased assessment
- Routine activities being observed
Why might routine activities in a setting go unnoticed by an observer?
Why might routine activities in a setting go unnoticed by an observer?
- Routine nature of the activities (correct)
- Due to biased observation
- Presence of the observer
- Activities are too complex
What is essential for a psychologist's professional functioning according to the text?
What is essential for a psychologist's professional functioning according to the text?
- Specialized skills and competencies (correct)
- Unique observations
- Routine activities
- Unbiased assessments
Which factor can defeat the purpose of observation as per the text?
Which factor can defeat the purpose of observation as per the text?
What type of bias can events being observed be subject to?
What type of bias can events being observed be subject to?
What could potentially happen if the behavior and responses of others are influenced by the presence of an observer?
What could potentially happen if the behavior and responses of others are influenced by the presence of an observer?
Why is specialized professional functioning mentioned in the text important?
Why is specialized professional functioning mentioned in the text important?
What do observational skills help in avoiding according to the text?
What do observational skills help in avoiding according to the text?
How do routine activities affect the observer according to the text?
How do routine activities affect the observer according to the text?
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