Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Using Existing

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using existing sources of data for research?

• A) Researchers often seek answers to questions the data doesn't directly address.
• B) Researchers have to spend a great deal of time and money to get the data.
• C) Researchers do not always understand how the data was interpreted or what it meant in its original context.
• D) Researchers do not have access to existing sources.
• E) Existing sources of date are never relevant to the contemporary world because they emerged from a different time and place.

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Definitions:

Avoidance Responses

Behaviors aimed at preventing exposure to unpleasant or feared stimuli, often discussed in the context of anxiety and phobias.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a response to stress.

Neurotic Paradox

A phenomenon in which a person's way of coping with stress actually perpetuates or worsens their anxiety or neurosis.

Maladaptive Anxiety

Anxiety that is excessive, irrational, or impedes daily functioning, often resulting from dysfunctional coping mechanisms.