Introductory Psychology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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During an experiment, a researcher observes human behavior and records various aspects of it. This is an example of:

Descriptive research
Naturalistic observation
Passive observation
Qualitative research

The correct answer is: Naturalistic observation

Naturalistic observation is a type of descriptive research where the researcher observes behavior as it naturally occurs without manipulating any variables. This is not the same as passive observation, which involves simply observing without any particular research goal. Qualitative research typically involves collecting non-numerical data and analyzing it to find themes or patterns. While this could include observation, it is not limited to only human behavior and often involves interviews or surveys as well. Therefore, descriptive research and qualitative research do not accurately describe the process of observing human behavior during an experiment, making options A and D incorrect.