When Observations Made by Two or More Researchers on the Same

question 156

Multiple Choice

When observations made by two or more researchers on the same occasion or by one researcher on two different occasions are in agreement, we say that the observations are:

• A) valid.
• B) reliable.
• C) objective.
• D) replicable.

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Definitions:

Emotional Lows

Periods or moments of significant sadness, despair, or discouragement, often contrasted with periods of high morale or happiness.

Dispositional Optimism

A general expectation that good things will happen, characterized by a stable tendency to believe that the future will bring positive outcomes.

Coping

The process of managing taxing circumstances, expending effort to solve personal and interpersonal problems, and seeking to master, minimize, or tolerate stress or conflict.

Traumatic Events

Incidents that cause severe psychological distress and can lead to lasting mental health issues.