Which Principle of Feminist Research Is Best Reflected in the Example

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which principle of feminist research is best reflected in the example of Bergen's research (1993) examining women's experiences of marital rape?

• A) Bergen's personal involvement was important.
• B) Bergen's personal involvement created new ethical problems.
• C) Bergen's personal involvement was frowned upon by other researchers.
• D) Bergen's personal involvement led her to terminate interviews.

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Definitions:

Projective Hypothesis

The theory suggesting that people project their own unconscious feelings, desires, and attitudes onto ambiguous stimuli.

Ambiguous Stimulus

A stimulus that lacks clarity or can be interpreted in multiple ways, often used in psychological experiments to explore perception, personality, or decision-making.

Projective Tests

Psychological assessment tools that use ambiguous stimuli to uncover a person’s unconscious desires, fears, and struggles.

Objective Tests

Standardized assessments that measure an individual's knowledge, abilities, or traits without subjective judgement from the test giver.