A Researcher Studying Coping Strategies Is Concerned That Women with HIV

question 33

Multiple Choice

A researcher studying coping strategies is concerned that women with HIV will feel reluctant to share their experiences. Which of the following strategies is useful for facilitating data collection with potentially threatening research topics?

• A) Focus group
• B) Mailed questionnaire
• C) One-to-one interview
• D) Participant observation

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Definitions:

Compromise

Process by which preferred alternatives are sacrificed because they are inaccessible.

Gottfredson's

Refers to a theory of career development proposed by Linda Gottfredson, which emphasizes the process of circumscription and compromise in career choice.

Holland's

Refers to Holland's Theory, emphasizing the alignment between personal interests, capabilities, and the characteristics of professional environments.

Bandura's

Refers to the psychological theory emphasizing the importance of belief in one’s own abilities, developed by Albert Bandura, focusing on the power of self-belief in achieving personal goals.