Random Digit Dialing Is Designed to

question 39

Multiple Choice

Random digit dialing is designed to

• A) increase the response rate in telephone surveys
• B) reduce costs in telephone surveys
• C) increase the representativeness of the sample in the telephone interviews
• D) relate telephone sampling to street addresses rather than phone book numbers
• E) provide the best cost estimates from research suppliers

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Definitions:

Primary-process Thought

A mode of thinking primarily in the unconscious mind involving the fulfillment of wishes and desires, often irrational and without logical coherence.

Secondary-process Thought

describes the rational, conscious thought processes rooted in logic, reality, and practicality, as distinguished from primary-process thought which is more about instinctual needs and desires.

False Memories

Memories that feel real but are actually constructions or distortions of reality, often influenced by external factors.

Loftus' Studies

Research conducted by psychologist Elizabeth Loftus on memory, particularly how suggestions can create false memories.