Which of the Following Scenarios Exemplifies a Case Study as a Method

question 144

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios exemplifies a case study as a method of descriptive research in psychology?

• A)Professor McGonagall asks all her psychology students to complete a mood survey for extra credit.
• B)Dr.Fiennes conducts a series of interviews over the course of a year with a student diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
• C)Mr.Pierre, a researcher, observes the study habits of students in the library versus students in the cafeteria.
• D)Mrs.Dmitri, a teacher, assigns half her class to computerized instruction and the rest to the traditional classroom.

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Definitions:

Behaviors

The observable actions or reactions of individuals or groups in response to external or internal stimuli.

Evidence

Information or facts that are used to support the validity of an assertion, argument, or conclusion.

Age of Information

The current era, characterized by the rapid creation, dissemination, and utilization of information, largely facilitated by digital technologies.

Attitudes

A settled way of thinking or feeling about something, which reflects an individual's views, beliefs, or feelings.