Sometimes a Field Researcher Becomes So Involved in and Identified

question 38

Multiple Choice

Sometimes a field researcher becomes so involved in and identified with the people being observed that he or she takes on those people's perspectives and can't see them from other perspectives. This is referred to as:

• A)becoming invisible.
• B)turning a leaf.
• C)going native.
• D)achieving verstehen.

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Definitions:

Dendritic Cells

Immune cells that process antigen material and present it on the cell surface to the T cells, functioning as messengers between the innate and adaptive immune systems.

Blood Typing

A method to determine an individual’s blood group, important for safe blood transfusions and understanding disease risk.

Antigens

Substances that trigger an immune response, prompting the production of antibodies by the body.

Inflammatory Response

A protective biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants; it is part of the immune response and involves redness, swelling, heat, and pain.