A Survey Company That Wants to Know the Views of the Average

question 31

Multiple Choice

A survey company that wants to know the views of the average person sends an agent to a shopping mall to interview anyone who is available. The people who are interviewed constitute a

• A) representative sample.
• B) convenience sample.
• C) random sample.
• D) cross-cultural sample.

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Definitions:

Psychological Research

The study of behavior and mind, encompassing all aspects of conscious and unconscious experience as well as thought, often through empirical methodologies.

Repressed Material

Refers to memories, thoughts, or desires that have been unconsciously blocked due to being considered unacceptable or threatening by the individual.

Techniques of Assessment

are methods used to evaluate psychological attributes, behaviors, or characteristics, often utilized in psychology and counseling.

Self-report Inventories

Psychological tests wherein individuals provide subjective assessments of their own thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.