All of the Following Are Examples of an Observational Study

question 66

Multiple Choice

All of the following are examples of an observational study EXCEPT:

• A)a mystery shopper pretending to be a customer in a McDonald's outlet
• B)a cable laid across the street that records the number of cars that pass a certain intersection
• C)scanning and recording bar codes of products purchased
• D)a consumer responding to a questionnaire about advertising

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Definitions:

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing maladaptive thinking patterns to improve emotional responses and behavior.

Anxiety-provoking Situations

Scenarios or circumstances that induce a state of apprehension, tension, or fear due to perceived, imminent threats.

12-step Program

A structured framework designed to help individuals recover from addiction or other behavioral problems, based on admitting inability to control the problem, recognizing a higher power, and seeking to make amends.

Self-help Groups

Peer-led groups where members support each other in dealing with shared issues or challenges, such as addiction or mental health problems.