research methods

• what are the three different types of observations

  naturalistic observation:

  setting or context where behavior would usually occur, its easier to study behavior there because its natural, this observation has high external validity but there's a lack of control in extraneous variables

  controlled observations:

  strange situation, watching behavior in a controlled environment, it involves manipulating variables to observe effects and controls for extraneous variables, lacks ecological validity

  covert observation:

  nobody knows they're being watched natural but ethical issues, increased validity.
• whst overt observation

  participants are being watched with consent, no ethical issues but may have demand characteristics
• what are the explanations of obedience

  situational: features of the situation that affect obedience like proximity, location and uniform

  psychological: where obedience occurs as a result of ones mental state or perception of authority figure

  dispositional factors: personals personality affects obedience called internal explanations