A Researcher Is Working on a Project That Involves Studying

question 27

Multiple Choice

A researcher is working on a project that involves studying the psyche of people living in the largest slum in the world-Khayelitsha, Cape Town. She wants to understand their family dynamics, what they do for living, and what effect the unhygienic, cramped living space has on their mental and physical well-being. In this scenario, which of the following statements is true?

• A)The researcher wants to see how people "act like animals" when under stress.
• B)The researcher wants to understand the psyche of the people living in the slum.
• C)The researcher wants to validate the theory of evolution proposed by Darwin.
• D)The researcher wants to see how natural selection works in pathogen-infested areas.

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Definitions:

Risk and Uncertainty

A situation where the outcomes are unknown, emphasizing the unpredictability of future states.

Exchange Theory

A sociological perspective that examines social relationships based on cost-benefit analyses, where interactions are seen as transactions aiming to maximize rewards and minimize costs.

Trust

The reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, or surety of a person or thing; confidence in the predictability of someone or something's behavior.

Integrated Exchange Theory

A sociological theory that combines elements of exchange theory with systemic analyses of social interactions and networks.