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Assume That a Researcher Wishes to Do Research Designed to Pinpoint

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Assume that a researcher wishes to do research designed to pinpoint early childhood events related to later development of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa. Which type of investigation might the researcher use? What would be potential strengths and weaknesses of that type of investigation? Are there any ethical concerns the researcher ought to address?


Definitions:

Satisfaction

A feeling of fulfillment or contentment with one's achievements, possessions, or state of being.

Conscience

is an inner sense of what is morally right or wrong in one's actions or thoughts, guiding ethical decision-making.

Ego Ideal

A component of personality in Freudian psychology representing an individual's ideal self and aspirations.

Personality Theory

A framework for understanding individual differences in patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.

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