A Research Question That Asks About the Presence of Behavior

question 27

Multiple Choice

A research question that asks about the presence of behavior, how frequently it is exhibited, or whether there is a relationship between different behaviors is a ______ research question.

• A) descriptive
• B) causal
• C) fundamental
• D) vital

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Definitions:

Social Stigma

The disapproval or discrimination against a person or group based on perceptible social characteristics that serve to distinguish them from other members of a society.

Self-Perception Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals develop attitudes and opinions by observing their own behavior and concluding what attitudes must have caused them.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where there is a conflict between one's beliefs and behaviors, causing discomfort that leads to an attempt to change beliefs or behaviors to reduce the dissonance.

Balance

The ability to maintain bodily equilibrium or stability through the coordination of sensory functions and motor control.