Among the Disadvantages of the Case Study Method Is the

question 24

Multiple Choice

Among the disadvantages of the case study method is the

• A) problem of replicating a treatment.
• B) difficulty with determining relationships among variables.
• C) difficulty of examining certain concepts experimentally.
• D) issue of generalizability.

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body goes through while under prolonged stress.

Alarm Reaction

The initial stage in the body's response to stress, involving the immediate activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of stress hormones.

Resistance

The act of opposing or standing against something; in psychology, it might refer to an individual's opposition to discussing, remembering, or acknowledging unconscious thoughts or feelings.

Exhaustion

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue, often resulting from stress or overwork.