PSYC300 Exam 2 Review with 100% correct answers

Observational Research correct answersThe systematic process of recording the behavioral patterns of people, objects, and occurrences as they are witnessed. Advantages: - No distortion of self-report bias - No distortion of self-report due to memory - Nonverbal data may be obtained - Environmental may be recorded - High external validity Disadvantages: - No direct access to cognitive phenomenon (construct validity is weaker) - Interpretation of data may be a problem - Not all activity may be recorded - Observer bias - Privacy and ethical considerations Types: - Controlled observation e.g. ainsworth strange situation, albert bandura bobo dolls (controlled (lab) observation) - Participant observation (participant observation includes the researcher becoming an active participant of the group they are studying) e.g. festinger joining a cult who believed the world was about to end and studied how they reacted when it did not end. - Naturalistic observation e.g. turtle on road, signing petitions, taking information from flyers, undercover boss, urinal behavior (no environmental interaction)