The Cordillera Blanca,Peru Landslide of 1970,which Resulted in 8,000 Deaths

question 113

Multiple Choice

The Cordillera Blanca,Peru landslide of 1970,which resulted in 8,000 deaths

• A) is best described as a rock avalanche.
• B) was triggered by an earthquake.
• C) was not in a landslide prone location.
• D) occurred during an uncharacteristically prolonged dry spell.
• E) occurred at a site characterised by weakly cemented sedimentary rocks with little strength.

Acknowledge the importance of ethical considerations in conducting research with human subjects.

Differentiate between various research methodologies (e.g., case studies, correlational studies, experimental studies) and their purposes.

Understand the significance of generalizability and operationalization in psychological research.

Recognize the role of various methods (surveys, self-reports, observations) in data collection.

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