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Observing learned behaviour

Observing learned behaviour

Concept map showing observational research choices, including participant versus non-participant, naturalistic versus structured, overt versus covert, and the recording methods tallying, event sampling, and time sampling

Observational research studies behaviour by watching and recording it rather than manipulating an independent variable. In Learning theories, this is useful for learned behaviours such as helping, imitation, or polite responses.

Research methods and skills Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Research methods and skills

Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel A Level Psychology Research methods and skills, covering Research methods and skills. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the compulsory core topics before tackling the more evaluation-heavy optional and issues-and-debates content.

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