Whitney decided to observe Mrs. Henshaw's third-grade class to determine how the subject matter was related to children's participation in class discussions. However, the first couple of times Whitney sat in on Mrs. Henshaw's class, the children were unusually quiet and reluctant to answer Mrs. Henshaw's questions. This is an example of ________, a notable problem with naturalistic observation.
a. observer interference c. participant reactivity
b. observer bias d. experimenter bias
Question 2The debate over whether or not IQ is stable has its roots in
a. the nature-nurture debate. c. educational preferences.
b. the debate over socioeconomic resources. d. affirmative action.
Question 3The tendency of individuals who know they are under observation to alter their natural behavior is termed
a. participant reactivity. c. observer reactivity.
b. observer bias. d. participant bias.
Question 4IQ tests best predict what Binet had originally intended because
a. they assess the processes by which people acquire information over a lifetime.
b. they predict intelligence later in life.
c. many of them measure abilities that are a part of most children's school routines.
d. most of them can account for the influence that education has on intelligence.
Question 5Jamal wants to study children's everyday interactions with their peers at school without directly asking them any questions or being involved in their activities. Jamal will be conducting a(n)
a. structured observation. c. naturalistic observation.
b. unstructured observation. d. intrusive observation.
Question 6The WISC-IV computes a deviation IQ, permitting psychologists to
a. draw causal conclusions about the origins of intelligence.
b. avoid labeling children as mentally retarded.
c. assess patterns of abilities.
d. interpret performance independent from comparisons with other children.
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