What Is the Main Advantage of Using Ecological Momentary Assessment

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the main advantage of using ecological momentary assessment (EMA) as compared to self-report questionnaires?

• A) EMA is measured in real time
• B) EMA allows you to recall the whole day each night
• C) EMA relies on your memory of the day's events
• D) EMA samples a portion of each day

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Definitions:

Environmental Influences

Factors in a person's surroundings that affect their development and behavior, such as social relationships, culture, and physical settings.

Historical Context

The circumstances or events surrounding an event or era in history that help explain it.

Empirical Evidence

Evidence that is based on observation, experience, or experiment; not just theory or opinion. This makes it science-based.

Critical Period

A specific time during development when the presence or absence of certain experiences has a profound influence on the formation of abilities or characteristics.