Practice mode Psychology

A psychologist systematically observes and records how children behave on their first visit to a dentist. What kind of study is this?

Correct answer C. A descriptive study

Explanation

Descriptive research records behaviour as it naturally occurs without manipulating variables, so systematic observation of children at the dentist describes rather than tests causes.

Report a problem

Answer checked How we write and check questions

Tip: press A, B, C or D to answer, and N for the next question.

Advertisement

Have a question about this answer?

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Links and website addresses are not allowed in comments.