The Experience Sampling Method (ESM) Involves Having People Carry Wristwatch

question 53

Multiple Choice

The Experience Sampling Method (ESM) involves having people carry wristwatch beepers and then beeping them randomly during the day so that they can record their ____.

• A) thoughts, feelings and behaviours
• B) heart rate, pressure and respirations
• C) emotional stability and behavioural rating scale
• D) social readjustment rating scale and behavioural activity

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Definitions:

Adolescence

A developmental transition between childhood and adulthood involving significant physical, emotional, and psychological changes.

Young Adulthood

The stage of life following adolescence, roughly between the ages of 20 and 40, characterized by the pursuit of independence, relationships, and career development.

Revolving Door

A term often used to describe a situation where people or positions are frequently replaced or changed.

Emerging Adult

A phase of development spanning from late teens through twenties, characterized by exploration, instability, and self-focus in the transition to adulthood.