12 Questions
What research method involves observing organisms in their natural environments?
Naturalistic observation
Which method involves determining the relationship between two variables by assessing if one variable increases as the other increases?
Correlational method
What potential problem may occur when interviewers and survey participants are from different backgrounds?
Falsified attitudes
Which method is preferred for determining cause and effect relationships?
Experimental method
What is the primary purpose of the scientific method in psychology?
To expand and refine knowledge through testing ideas
How do psychologists usually start their research?
By formulating a research question
What motivates researchers to conduct studies according to the text?
Daily experiences like using day-care centers
Why do psychologists try to obtain a representative sample of the population they intend to study?
To make generalizations based on the sample
What is a potential difference between volunteers in sexual behavior research and the general population?
Volunteers are more conservative in their sexual behavior
Why are case studies sometimes used in research?
To explore rare phenomena
How do scientists differ from individuals who consider themselves experts on behavior and mental processes?
Scientists have more controlled ways of studying others
What potential bias might arise in research conducted solely with volunteers?
Selection bias
Test your knowledge on the scientific method and naturalistic observation. Explore the potential problems that may arise when interviewers and survey respondents come from different backgrounds, and learn about Jane Goodall's naturalistic observations of chimpanzees.
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