To Better Understand Bulimia Among College Students, a Researcher Lives

question 21

Multiple Choice

To better understand bulimia among college students, a researcher lives in a female freshman dorm for the fall semester to observe and interview students about their stresses, attitudes, and eating behaviors. A limitation of this field study is ____.

• A) that it is too tightly controlled
• B) the fact that it is actually a longitudinal study
• C) the possibility that the researcher's presence influenced behavior
• D) that it will have little external validity

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Definitions:

Nausea

A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit, which can be a symptom of a wide range of health conditions or reactions to substances.

Sick Role Behavior

The pattern of expectations that define appropriate behavior for the sick and those who take care of them.

Illness Behavior

The manner in which individuals monitor their bodies, define and interpret symptoms, and take remedial actions.

Sore Throat

An irritation, pain, or itchiness in the throat, often caused by an infection or environmental factors, making swallowing painful or difficult.