observer bias

any expectations, beliefs, or personal preferences of a researcher that unintentionally influence his or her recordings during an observational study. See experimenter effect.

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Psychology term of the day

May 7th 2024

behavior disorder

any persistent and repetitive pattern of behavior that violates societal norms or rules, seriously impairs a person’s functioning, or creates distress in others. The term is used in a very general sense to cover a wide range of disorders or syndromes. Also called behavioral disorder. See also primary behavior disorder.