chapter 1

Question 1

naturalistic OBSERVATION

Answer 1

observation of voluntary behaviours occurring within the subjects natural environment

Question 2

OBSERVATION strength

Answer 2

highly realistic - especially if observer is not visible

Question 3

OBSERVATION weakness

Answer 3

lack of ability to control the IV

Question 4

INTERVIEW

Answer 4

Interaction between the researcher and the participant

Question 5

structured interview

Answer 5

participants are asked a set pre determined questions with a fixed choice of response (yes/no)

Question 6

structured interview strength

Answer 6

easy to compare with other participants

Question 7

structured interview weakness

Answer 7

data may be missed through limited choice of response

Question 8

clinical interview

Answer 8

structured guidelines, but further questioning is used for clarification

Question 9

clinical interview weakness

Answer 9

relies of objectivity of the interviewer

Question 10

clinical interview strength

Answer 10

flexible, high validity with skilled interviewer

Question 11

questionnaires

Answer 11

all questionnaires are methods of collecting written response from participants.

Question 12

questionnaires strength

Answer 12

easy to replicate, easy to score

Question 13

questionnaires weakness

Answer 13

may be open to bias if participant is trying to appear in a particular way