Reference no: EM133681325
Assignment:
Using the Zilcho-Mano et al. (2012) article you downloaded, respond to each of the questions below. Please paraphrase the information from the article you use to support your responses, with the exception of Item (j).
(a) What deficits in the prior research were the researchers trying to improve upon, or in what way were the researchers trying to extend the findings from prior research?
(b) What was the aim (i.e., purpose) of Study 1?
The purpose of study 1 was to examine the extent to which pet owners benefit from physical or symbolic proximity to their pets while thinking about their future and their goals.
(c) How do the authors expect insecure pet attachment to influence Study 1 outcomes?
The authors expect insecure pet attachment to influence Study 1 outcomes by increasing participants' confidence and generating more goals.
(d) Which of the three types of methodology were used by the researchers in Study 1? How do you know? Explain.
(e) Which major research design would we use to classify Study 1? Explain your answer.
(f) Of the three major goals of scientific research, which goal does Study 1 represent? Explain your answer.
(g) In study 2, what did the authors expect to find in the pet physical presence or cognitive presence conditions?
(h) Across both studies, identify and describe two major findings related to the physical and/or cognitive presence of a pet.
(i) Overall, how strong do you think the researchers' evidence is for pets as secure bases and safe havens for their owners? Consider the researchers' interpretation of the findings as well as the limitations of the study. Explain your answer using brief excerpts from the article to support your arguments. [Note: The excerpts may be direct quotes and must have proper APA citation that includes the page number.]