Types of Studies in Psychology

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What type of study describes behavior but does not explain it?

Laboratory Observation
Case history
Naturalistic Observation
Descriptive studies (correct)

What is a case history?

A description of the individual.

Naturalistic observation is conducted in a controlled environment.

False (B)

What is laboratory observation?

The observation environment is controlled by the researcher. Signup and view all the answers

What do cross-sectional studies observe?

A large section of a population. Signup and view all the answers

What do correlational studies show?

The relationship between variables. Signup and view all the answers

What are longitudinal studies?

A prolonged study of the same variables, to observe how they may change over time. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Studies in Psychology

Descriptive Studies
- Aim to outline behaviors without providing explanations.
Case History
- Involves a thorough description of a single individual's background, behaviors, or experiences.
Naturalistic Observation
- Conducted in the subject's typical, everyday environment, allowing for authentic behavior observation.
Laboratory Observation
- Takes place in a controlled setting, where researchers manipulate variables to study subjects under specific conditions.
Cross-Sectional Studies
- Analyze a wide segment of a population at a single point in time, capturing a snapshot of various demographics or conditions.
Correlational Studies
- Investigate the strength and direction of relationships between different variables, without implying cause and effect.
Longitudinal Studies
- Track the same variables across multiple time points, enabling the examination of changes and developments over time.

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Explore different types of studies in psychology with this quiz. From descriptive studies to various observational techniques, each card will help you understand how psychology researchers gather information. Perfect for psychology students looking to reinforce their knowledge.