A psychologist systematically observes and records the behavior of children on their first trip to a dentists' office. This is ___________?
Correct answer: C. a descriptive study
- A. an experiment
- B. a correlational study
- C. a descriptive study
- D. a self-report study
Explanation
The psychologist only observes and records behavior without manipulating conditions or asking participants to report their experiences. That makes it a descriptive study, specifically naturalistic or systematic observation.
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