Observer

condition based on whether they had a smartphone in hand or not. Materials For this observational study one of the observants used an iPhone to tally the results while the other two observants solely watched individuals at the bus stop. The observer who used the smartphone used the notes application on their phone and typed the 4 different conditions for both males and females. All three three…

potency of simple designs that can provide the observers an incredible emotional experience. Such an experience for observers is also reflected in the statue of Christopher Columbus in source B. The statue is of a man mid-stride, hands grasped behind back, head tilted up and cape flowing behind. The stature of Columbus is powerful, as if to say “Look at this potency, look at what I can lay the foundation for.” While these thoughts flow through observers’ minds, emotions of pride and respect…

In 1997, the Longaberger Basket Company built its headquarters in Newark, Ohio. However, anyone who glances at the building is guaranteed to do a double-take. At first glance, the building looks like a giant basket, complete with handles. The company’s founder, Dave Longaberger, oversaw the design, stating, “if they can put a man on the moon, they can certainly build a building that’s shaped like a basket.” He was able to create this eye-catching metaphor by integrating the parts of a building…

institutions are isolated from the outer world and exposed to the observer. The observer can control how individuals behave and disciplines them according to what they want from them. In old times it took hundreds of people to keep watch and control of the same amount of people, but now with a Panopticon it only takes one or two people to keep control of hundreds of people. In a panoptic prison, the prisoner cannot see the observer, so the prisoner does…

The roles that group members play has been investigated in the same way that leaders have been analyzed in research pertaining to group communication. The roles that are found within a group are characterized by dynamism in comparison to the leadership roles. The reason for this is that they can be played by more individuals in the group. In addition, an individual member can play different roles within a group set-up or play a regular role over a long period of time. Various factors such as…

look away because the natural shading of the background forces one’s gaze to slide back to the emotionally pulling center focus. Just like the background, the fact that the child has no shirt is also a detail that helps form the emotions of the observer. Instead of leaving the child fully clothed, the artist made this choice in order to capture his complete innocence and defenselessness. The subliminal messages generated from the lack of clothing cause the viewer to get uncomfortable, taking…

that the participants may adopt to increase the strength of their community. The youth center creates a set of shared rules that all participants must abide by. Then, the observer expects that each participant will declare group affiliation to the We Love Kennedy Youth Center and its programs. To further test that idea, the observer will include questions regarding affiliation and a sense of belonging within the community when surveying and interviewing subjects. Lastly, through the staff and…

In Thomas Gainsborough art work, Portrait of the Honorable Anne (Baston) Fane, the audience observes a sophisticated, beautiful, wealthy noblewoman named Anne Fane. As the observer looks from top to bottom, he or she will see Fane’s blue and black hat. The expression on Anne’s face shows sophistication and grace, and her cheeks are flushed with pink blush that matches her pink lipstick and has smooth pale skin. Continuing down, the viewer will notice the beautiful, brunette, curly hair Mrs. Fane…

Psychologists prefer to use direct observation of behavior instead of psychological tests. Advantages: Observation can help round out research by offering a real-world aspect to a hypothesis. It offers a better description of behavior and is less hypothetical than other methods. Observation allows you to see how participants act together and separately. Do actions or decisions change in a group setting? Do people act differently when by themselves? Observation allows you to create and observe…

Should Johnny have gone back to the Lyte’s house the second time? Would you go back to a person when you know they hate you? Johnny shouldn’t have gone back to the Lyte’s house the second time for three reasons: His “family” rejected him the first time he went to their house and caused a lot of emotions to weigh on Johnny, he should have learned from the first time that he was unwelcomed, and he did not have to go from the beginning because people had helped him. The first reason why Johnny…