The General Goal of a Research Study Using the Descriptive

question 52

Multiple Choice

The general goal of a research study using the descriptive research strategy is to ____.

• A) describe an individual person or animal in great detail
• B) describe a variable or variables as they exist naturally
• C) measure and describe the relationship between variables
• D) describe and explain the relationship between variables

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Definitions:

Avoidant Personality Disorder

A psychiatric condition characterized by a long-standing pattern of extreme sensitivity to rejection, social inhibition, and feelings of inadequacy.

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

A therapeutic approach focusing on the psychological forces that underlie human behavior, feelings, and emotions, and how they may relate to early experience.

Social Isolation

A state where an individual lacks a sense of social belonging, true engagement with others, and fulfilling relationships.

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

A mental disorder defined by an overwhelming focus on being organized, perfect, and in control, leading to a lack of adaptability, openness, and effectiveness.