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

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

involves observing behavior in individuals in their natural environments. 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

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

________ 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

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

Sometimes, researchers will administer a(n) to participants in the control group to control for the effects that participant expectation might have on the experiment. a. dependent variable b. independent variable c. statistical analysis d. placebo

Before participating in an experiment, individuals should read and sign the form. a. informed consent b. debriefing c. IRB d. ethics

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

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

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

Which of the following correlation coefficients indicates the strongest relationship between two variables?
a. $-.90$
b. $-.50$
c. $+.80$
d. $+.25$

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