Which Statement Best Describes a Methological Problem with the Study

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes a methological problem with the study of the Big Five conducted by Srivastava and colleagues (2003) ?

• A)The responses were based on self-report rather than observed traits.
• B)The use of Internet sites provides a representative sample.
• C)They drew cause-and-effect conclusions based on correlational data.
• D)You cannot generalize on the basis of case study data.

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Definitions:

Informal Prison Guard Code

A set of unofficial, unwritten rules and norms followed by prison guards, shaping their behavior and approach toward inmates.

Smuggle Drugs

The illegal transport of drugs from one place to another, typically to circumvent legal restrictions or enforcement.

Rehabilitated

Describes someone who has been successfully restored to health or normal life through a process of education, therapy, or training.

Violence in Prisons

Refers to the occurrence of hostile or aggressive behaviors within a prison setting, involving inmates or between inmates and staff, often indicative of broader systemic issues.