controlled observation (weakness)

• What is controlled observation?

  Study conducted in lab settings
• What does controlled observation involve?

  It involves studying behavior in controlled environments
• What is the effect of controlled observation on levels of control?

  It increases levels of control
• What is the relationship between controlled observation and phobia bias?

  Phobia biases are not present in controlled observation
• What type of environment is used in controlled observation?

  Controlled environment
• What does a controlled environment imply about representation?

  It implies that representation is not present
• How does controlled observation affect ecological validity?

  It decreases ecological validity
• What is the impact of controlled observation on mundane realism?

  It decreases mundane realism
• What are the implications of using controlled observation in research?

  • Increases control over variables
  • Reduces phobia biases
  • Decreases ecological validity
  • Decreases mundane realism