Evaluate the Merits of the Long-Term Participant Observation Advocated by Bronislaw

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Essay

Evaluate the merits of the long-term participant observation advocated by Bronislaw Malinowski relative to merits of the methods of "armchair" anthropology.

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Definitions:

Julian Rotter

A psychologist known for his work in social learning theory and the introduction of the concept of locus of control.

Ellen Langer

A psychologist known for her work on the illusion of control, mindfulness, and decision-making.

Stress Appraisal

The process of evaluating a situation for its potential to cause stress, including assessments of its significance and how it can be managed.

General Adaptation Syndrome

General Adaptation Syndrome is a theoretical model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, comprising three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.