The Belief That Meaning Is Not Fixed but Is Instead

question 22

Multiple Choice

The belief that meaning is not fixed but is instead constructed by each individual is part of the ________ paradigm.

• A) positivist
• B) pragmatic
• C) interpretivist
• D) consumerist

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Definitions:

Polygraph

A device that measures and records several physiological indices such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while the person is asked and answers a series of questions.

Physiological Functioning

Refers to the normal operation of physical and biological processes in living organisms.

Drive-Reduction Theory

A concept in psychology that explains motivation as a mechanism to reduce an internal state of tension caused by unmet needs.

Drives

Basic, biological impulses that motivate behavior, such as hunger or thirst, pushing organisms to fulfill their needs.