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What research method involves observing organisms in their natural environments?
What research method involves observing organisms in their natural environments?
- Correlational method
- Naturalistic observation (correct)
- Experimental method
- Survey method
Which method involves determining the relationship between two variables by assessing if one variable increases as the other increases?
Which method involves determining the relationship between two variables by assessing if one variable increases as the other increases?
- Correlational method (correct)
- Survey method
- Naturalistic observation
- Experimental method
What potential problem may occur when interviewers and survey participants are from different backgrounds?
What potential problem may occur when interviewers and survey participants are from different backgrounds?
- Exaggerated results
- Intentional foul-up of observations
- Falsified attitudes (correct)
- Increase in naturalistic observation
Which method is preferred for determining cause and effect relationships?
Which method is preferred for determining cause and effect relationships?
What is the primary purpose of the scientific method in psychology?
What is the primary purpose of the scientific method in psychology?
How do psychologists usually start their research?
How do psychologists usually start their research?
What motivates researchers to conduct studies according to the text?
What motivates researchers to conduct studies according to the text?
Why do psychologists try to obtain a representative sample of the population they intend to study?
Why do psychologists try to obtain a representative sample of the population they intend to study?
What is a potential difference between volunteers in sexual behavior research and the general population?
What is a potential difference between volunteers in sexual behavior research and the general population?
Why are case studies sometimes used in research?
Why are case studies sometimes used in research?
How do scientists differ from individuals who consider themselves experts on behavior and mental processes?
How do scientists differ from individuals who consider themselves experts on behavior and mental processes?
What potential bias might arise in research conducted solely with volunteers?
What potential bias might arise in research conducted solely with volunteers?
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