AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE NEED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

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An individual with an exceptional memory is identified. She is capable of recalling major events, the weather, and what she did on any given date. What research method is being used if a psychologist conducts an in-depth investigation of this individual including questionnaires, brain scans, and memory tests?
A
Naturalistic observation
B
Survey
C
Interview
D
Case Study
E
Correlational Method
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Correlational method. The case study is a research method that could provide you with an in-depth of a person or a group. Some of the intensive case studies might be very revealing and of great importance for further progress.

Detailed explanation-2: -What research method is being used if a psychologist conducts an in-depth investigation of this individual including questionnaires, brain scans, and memory tests? Naturalistic observation is a research method used by psychologists to investigate human and animal behavior.

Detailed explanation-3: -Case study Case studies are in-depth investigations of a single person, group, event or community. Case study research methodology is a kind of qualitative method. Psychologists can conduct case study research on patients to better understand their behavior and mental health.

Detailed explanation-4: -Exceptional memory is the ability to have accurate and detailed recall in a variety of ways, including hyperthymesia, eidetic memory, synesthesia, and emotional memory. Exceptional memory is also prevalent in those with savant syndrome and mnemonists.

Detailed explanation-5: -Naturalistic observation is a research method commonly used by psychologists and other social scientists. This technique involves observing involves studying the spontaneous behavior of participants in natural surroundings. The researcher simply records what they see in whatever way they can.

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