Randy, a Community Psychologist, Is Working with a Community AIDS

question 208

Multiple Choice

Randy, a community psychologist, is working with a community AIDS organization on a project to help reduce HIV transmission. He decides to gather as much information from as many people as possible about their sexual behavior patterns. Which of the following research methods would be the best choice for him to use?

• A)Naturalistic observation
• B)Case study
• C)Survey
• D)Experiment

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Theory

A theory proposed by Erikson that suggests human development is influenced by and unfolds in a series of eight stages that involve psychological and social conflicts.

Life Structure

The pattern or organization of one's life, shaped by roles, relationships, and activities, as conceptualized in developmental psychology.

Levinson

Refers to Daniel Levinson, a psychologist who developed theories on human development, focusing on the stages of life, particularly adult development.

Seasons Of Life

A set of life phases that Levinson concluded adults progress through in which life structures are constructed, tested, and modified, based on experiences and opportunities.