Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Psychology > Observation > Flashcards

Observation Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
AP® Psychology flashcards GRE® Psychology flashcards Psychology 101 flashcards
1
Q

What is a structured observation?

A

When researchers design a type of coding system to record participants behaviour

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is an unstructured observation?

A

Researchers record all behaviour they see (no advanced plan)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is a strength of a structured observation?

A

Easier to record as observer is able to focus on specific behaviours
Collects quantitative data which is easy to analyse

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is a weakness of a structured observation?

A

Potentially important behaviours may be missed
Quantitative data means there is no meaningful detail or context of the behaviours being observed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is a strength of an unstructured observation?

A

All behaviours are taken into account

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is a weakness of an unstructured interview?

A

Harder to record as researcher has to pay attention to everything which may cause some behaviours to be missed
Open to observer bias as researcher may only note down behaviours that support their own theories

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is a covert observation?

A

Participants are unaware they are being watched

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is an overt observation?

A

Participants are aware they are being studied

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is a strength of a covert observation?

A

High validity as demand characteristics are unlikely

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is a weakness of a covert observation?

A

Potentially unethical due to a lack of consent

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is a strength of an overt observation?

A

More ethical as participants are able to give consent

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is a weakness of an overt observation?

A

Behaviour may change if participants know they are being watched low validity/demand characteristics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is time sampling?

A

Recording observations at specific time intervals

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is a strength of time sampling?

A

Reduces number of observations needed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is a weakness of time sampling?

A

Important behaviour may not be recorded if it occurs between intervals

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is event sampling?

A

Keeping count of how many times a specific behaviour occurs

17
Q

What is a strength of event sampling?

A

Useful for the recording of occasional behaviours

18
Q

What is a weakness of event sampling?

A

Events may be missed if there is a lot going on

19
Q

What is a naturalistic observation?

A

Observe spontaniously occuring behaviour behaviour in participants natural environment

20
Q

What is a strength of a naturalistic observation?

A

High ecological validity

21
Q

What is a weakness of a naturalistic observation?

A

Lack of control over extranious variables

22
Q

What is a controlled observation?

A

Observing of behaviour that takes place under conditions that are controlled by the researcher

23
Q

What are some strengths of a controlled observation?

A

High control over the environment means observation is easy to replicate

24
Q

What is a weakness of a controlled observation?

A

Can cause demand characteristics if participants know they are being watched

25
Q

What is participant observation?

A

Researcher is involved in the everyday life of the participants

26
Q

What is a strength of participant observation?

A

High in ecological validity
Detailed and in depth knowledge can be obtained

27
Q

What is a weakness of participant observation?

A

Difficult to record observations promptly and objectively

28
Q

What is non participant observation?

A

The observer remains seperate to the group being observed

29
Q

What is a strength of non participant observation?

A

Less likely to be affected by observer bias and can record behaviour imediately

30
Q

What is a weakness of non participant observation?

A

More likely to miss behaviours as they are further away from the action

Psychology (24 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions