Which of the Following Is a Primary Goal of Descriptive

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a primary goal of descriptive research?

• A) Testing a research hypothesis
• B) Providing a snapshot of the current state of affairs
• C) Collecting information about changes in individuals over time
• D) Measuring relationships between variables

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Definitions:

Defective Parts

Components or elements that are flawed or malfunctioning and do not operate as intended.

Overcompensating

Exaggerating one's efforts in one area to make up for a real or perceived deficiency in another area.

Inferiority Complex

A psychological condition that arises from persistent feelings of inadequacy, often leading to overcompensation or avoidance behaviors, differing in intensity from general inferiority feelings.

Oedipus Complex

A concept in psychoanalytic theory involving a child's unconscious desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward the same-sex parent.