Focus Groups Are Based on the Elements of ______

question 11

Multiple Choice

Focus groups are based on the elements of ______.

• A)participant observation
• B)intensive interviewing
• C)participant observation and intensive interviewing.
• D)ethnography

Grasp the principles of randomness and representation in sample selection for research.

Familiarize with evolutionary psychology and its perspective on behavior and development.

Understand the role of ethics in balancing the potential harm against the benefits of research.

Understand the scientific goals within the study of human development (describing, explaining, predicting, intervening).

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Definitions:

Third-Wave Therapies

A psychological approach that incorporates mindfulness and acceptance strategies, extending beyond traditional cognitive-behavioral therapies.

Explicit Feature

A clear, direct characteristic or aspect of something that is openly shown or revealed without ambiguity.

Mindfulness

A mental practice of focusing one's awareness on the present moment while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.

ACT Methods

Techniques and practices derived from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, focusing on accepting negative thoughts without judgment and committing to actions that align with one's values.