An Advantage of Survey Research Is That It

question 54

Multiple Choice

An advantage of survey research is that it

• A)allows us to make inferences regarding cause-effect relations
• B)is an efficient way to gather information about people's opinions and lifestyles
• C)is usually conducted without people knowing what they are being asked
• D)is very effective at reducing the placebo effect

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Definitions:

Trancelike State

A state of consciousness that involves focused attention, reduced peripheral awareness, and an enhanced capacity for response to suggestion.

Conscious Awareness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own thoughts, feelings, and perceptions in the moment.

Stimulant

A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.

Mental Activity

Processes of the mind that include thinking, perceiving, remembering, reasoning, and any other form of cerebral operation.