The benefit of naturalistic observation studies is ________.
a. the honesty of the data that is collected in a realistic setting
b. how quick and easy these studies are to perform
c. the researcher’s capacity to make sure that data is collected as efficiently as possible
d. the ability to determine cause and effect in this particular approach

A major criticism of Freud’s early theories involves the fact that his theories ________.
a. were too limited in scope
b. were too outrageous
c. were too broad
d. were not testable

The major limitation of case studies is a. the superficial nature of the information collected in this approach b. the lack of control that the researcher has in this approach c. the inability to generalize the findings from this approach to the larger population d. the absence of inter-rater reliability

involves following a group of research participants for an extended period of time. a. archival research b. longitudinal research c. naturalistic observation d. cross-sectional research

Using existing records to try to answer a research question is known as a. naturalistic observation b. survey research c. longitudinal research d. archival research

Longitudinal research is complicated by high rates of a. deception b. observation c. attrition d. generalization

Sigmund Freud developed his theory of human personality by conducting in-depth interviews over an extended period of time with a few clients. This type of research approach is known as a(n): a. archival research b. case study c. naturalistic observation d. survey

________ are defined as observable realities.
a. behaviors
b. facts
c. opinions
d. theories

________ involves observing behavior in individuals in their natural environments.
a. archival research
b. case study
c. naturalistic observation
d. survey

involves observing behavior in individuals in their natural environments. a. archival research b. case study c. naturalistic observation d. survey

Sigmund Freud developed his theory of human personality by conducting in-depth interviews over an extended period of time with a few clients. This type of research approach is known as a(n): ________.
a. archival research
b. case study
c. naturalistic observation
d. survey

A major criticism of Freud's early theories involves the fact that his theories a. were too limited in scope b. were too outrageous c. were too broad d. were not testable

Scientific knowledge is a. intuitive b. empirical c. permanent d. subjective

A researcher interested in what factors make an employee best suited for a given job would most likely identify as a(n) ________ psychologist.
a. personality
b. clinical
c. social
d. I-O