A Researcher Is Conducting a Study on Eating Disorders

question 155

Multiple Choice

A researcher is conducting a study on eating disorders.Using a list of recent participants in the online Weight Watchers program, she randomly selects a name from the alphabetized list.She then chooses every tenth person from that point on to include in her study.This sampling strategy is called ________________________ .

• A)Systematic
• B)Cluster
• C)Random
• D)Stratified
• E)Judgmental

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Definitions:

Emotional Level

Describes the intensity or degree of emotions a person experiences or expresses.

Physiological Level

Referring to the normal functioning of an organism or any of its parts, usually associated with biochemical and physical processes.

Tend-and-befriend Response

A stress response model proposing that people, particularly women, seek social alliances and support rather than fight or flight.

Positive Emotions

Feelings that are perceived as pleasant or desirable, such as joy, love, and gratitude, which can contribute to one's overall well-being and happiness.