Behavior Clues in Psychological Research

Behavior clues can help psychologists study how people think and feel. Researchers may ask people directly, or they may watch what people do and look for signs of past behavior. These observations can add useful information, especially when self-reports are limited.

Behavior is not always a perfe...

Observational research incorporates a variety of measurement methods to accurately capture authentic information.

For example, psychologists use questionnaires to inquire how someone thinks or feels, and individual observations to examine current or past behavior.

This video demonstrates how to design and perform an observational stu...