Ethnographers Using Participant Observation Must Always Be Aware of Reflexivity

question 48

Multiple Choice

Ethnographers using participant observation must always be aware of reflexivity, which occurs because:

• A) participants may not consider their own motivations and act out of reflex.
• B) ethnographers' conclusions may not be applicable to any larger group.
• C) ethnographers' prejudices or biases may slip into their work.
• D) the presence of ethnographers may alter the behavior of the people they are observing.
• E) ethnographers intervene in the lives of the people they're studying.

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Definitions:

Egocentrism

In Piaget’s theory, the preoperational child’s difficulty taking another’s point of view.

Cognition

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Mental Activities

Tasks or operations involving cognitive functions, such as thinking, memory, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Emotional Tie

A deep emotional connection or bond between individuals.