One of the Disadvantages of Using Surveys to Conduct Research

question 68

Multiple Choice

One of the disadvantages of using surveys to conduct research is that

• A) respondents may not be able to accurately recall and report on the behavior covered by the survey.
• B) it is a very expensive and time-intensive method of collecting data.
• C) the researcher must develop norms for the responses and update those norms periodically.
• D) the researcher must be sure that the groups of participants who answer the questions are comparable in as many ways as possible.

Examine criticisms of Erikson's theory and its application across different genders and stages of life.

Understand Allport's perspective on personality traits, including their basis and influence.

Recognize the impact of Allport's early life experiences on his later work and theories.

Identify key figures and concepts in the field of personality psychology influenced by Allport.

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Definitions:

Stigma

A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person, often leading to discrimination and social rejection.

Dramaturgy

A sociological perspective that interprets social interactions as theater, where individuals take on roles and act them out for a social audience.

Dramaturgical Concepts

Refers to ideas stemming from the theory which views social interactions as performances, where individuals are actors on metaphorical stages.

Backstage

A term from sociology, specifically Erving Goffman's dramaturgical analysis, referring to private areas of our lives where we prepare for and recover from the public "performance" of our social roles.