The Goal of Qualitative Methods Is To

question 28

Multiple Choice

The goal of qualitative methods is to:

• A) Make generalizations about groups of people
• B) Develop a rich understanding of particular experiences
• C) Provide a paradigmatic perspective
• D) Evaluate the role of values in research

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Definitions:

Memory Dissociation

A phenomenon where certain memories are not integrated into one's conscious experience, often due to trauma or psychological stress.

Traumatic Events

Incidents that cause psychological, physical, or emotional harm or distress to an individual.

Hermann Ebbinghaus

A German psychologist who pioneered the experimental study of memory and is known for his discovery of the forgetting curve and the spacing effect.

Marigold Linton

A psychologist known for her work in cognitive psychology, particularly in memory and the phenomenon of flashbulb memories.