Results of a National Health Survey Showed a Higher Rate

question 10

Multiple Choice

Results of a national health survey showed a higher rate of nonresponse for nonwhites than whites. To explore barriers to participation, investigators conducted focus groups interviews with nonwhites. This is an example of a _______ mixed methods design that serves the purpose of _______.

• A) sequential; triangulation
• B) sequential; complementarity
• C) component; expansion
• D) integrated; development

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Definitions:

Anxiety Hierarchy

A structured list ranking triggers or situations by the level of anxiety they produce, used in therapeutic settings to gradually expose and desensitize individuals to feared stimuli.

Muscle Relaxation

The process of releasing tension in the muscles, often used as a technique for reducing stress and anxiety.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique aimed at reducing phobia or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation paired with relaxation exercises.

Counterconditioning

A behavioral therapy technique that involves conditioning a person to display a desirable behavior in response to a stimulus rather than an undesirable one.