AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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
Survey
B
Interview
C
Case Study
D
Naturalistic Observation
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: -Individuals with hyperthymesia can extensively recall the events of their lives, as well as public events that hold some personal significance to them.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-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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