A Common Form of Research in Health Care and in Occupational

question 6

Multiple Choice

A common form of research in health care and in occupational therapy is participatory research. Which of the following is not a characteristic of participatory research?

• A) It involves people not simply as data sources but as partners in the research process.
• B) It emphasizes power sharing between the researchers and local stakeholders.
• C) It is most commonly carried out in a controlled laboratory setting.
• D) It is action-oriented, focusing on making changes and examining the impact of those changes from the perspectives of those who are most influenced by it.

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Definitions:

Semantic Memory

A subset of long-term memory that involves the recollection of facts, concepts, and knowledge about the external world that is not drawn from personal experience.

Hierarchical Approach

The theory that semantic memory consists of hierarchical networks of interconnected concept nodes.

Subordinates

Individuals who are lower in rank or position in an organizational or hierarchical structure.

Short-Term Store

A temporary storage facility where information is modified to create a more meaningful experience.