A psychologist systematically observes and records the behavior of children on their first trip to a dentists’ office. This is ___________?

Related Mcqs:

1. A psychologist observes the confrontation between two rival neighborhood gangs from the window of an abandoned building. This method of collecting observations is best described as:

   A. experimental regression
   B. naturalistic observation
   C. controlled experimentation
   D. clinical case study

2. In order to understand the unusual behavior of an adult client, a clinical psychologist has carefully investigated the client’s current life situation and his physical, social-cultural, educational history which research method has the psychologist employed?

   A. the case study
   B. the survey
   C. naturalistic observation
   D. correlational research

3. Clinicians attempting to systematically assess the abnormal behavior of a client will frequently _____________?

   A. Rely primarily on personality tests
   B. Employ a battery of tests
   C. Rely primarily on projective tests
   D. Rely primarily on neuropsychological tests
   E. None of these

4. Teacher carefully monitors and records the behaviors of children on school playgrounds in order to track the developmental of their physical skills. He is most clearly engaged in ___________?

   A. survey research
   B. naturalistic observation
   C. experimentation
   D. replication

5. Reviewing existing records to confirm a hypothesis about the behavior of a terrorist is _____________?

   A. case study
   B. survey research
   C. archival research
   D. field research

6. A psychologist concerned with worker productivity with increased changing office layout is involved in ____________?

   A. applied research
   B. basic research
   C. clinical research
   D. developmental research
   E. None of these

7. Which psychologist will be helpful in order to build a spirit of teamwork in the workers of an office?

   A. personality psychologist
   B. educational psychologist
   C. clinical psychologist
   D. developmental psychologist

8. A psychologist interested is knowing how young children think while learning ‘how to play games’, is a (n):

   A. Behavioural psychologist
   B. Sport psychologist
   C. Cognitive psychologist
   D. Environmental psychologist

9. The Russian psychologist Vygotsky suggested their children’s ability to solve problems is enhanced by:

   A. basic trust
   B. egocentrism
   C. imprinting
   D. inner speech

10. A psychologist interested in knowing how young children think while learning ‘how to play games’, is a (an):

    A. Behavioural psychologist
    B. Sports psychologist
    C. Cognitive psychologist
    D. Environmental psychologist