Which Statement Describes a Limitation of the Clinical Method

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes a limitation of the clinical method?

• A) It may not yield observations typical of a participant's behavior in everyday life.
• B) Researchers cannot control the conditions under which participants are observed.
• C) The findings cannot be applied to individuals other than the participant.
• D) It does not usually yield rich, descriptive insights into factors that affect development.

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Definitions:

Accurate Information

Data or facts that are correct, precise, and free from errors or distortions.

Self-Enhancement

A psychological tendency to view oneself more favorably and promote one's positive qualities to others.

Self-Categorisation Theory

A theory that expands on the idea of self-categorisation, explaining how individuals’ perceptions of belonging to various social categories can influence their attitudes, behaviors, and group dynamics.

Self-Perception Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that people deduce their inner feelings from their behavior when internal cues are weak or ambiguous.