Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Phenomenological Research

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of phenomenological research methodology?

• A) Bracketing
• B) Comparison
• C) Control
• D) Objectivity

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Definitions:

Altered States

Conditions of awareness that are significantly different from the normal waking state, including phenomena such as hypnosis, meditation, or drug-induced states.

Self-Consciousness

An acute awareness of oneself, often manifesting as an excessive preoccupation with how one is perceived by others.

Hallucinating

Experiencing perceptions (sights, sounds, smells, etc.) without external stimuli, often associated with mental disorders or substance use.

Metacognition

The awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes, often referred to as "thinking about thinking."