Which of the Following Statements Concerning Personal Observation Is Most

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning personal observation is most accurate?

• A)Personal observation is more accurate than ethnopsychic research because the observer/analyst is able to pick up subtleties in the respondent's body language,speech patterns,and facial movements that are often missed by other data collection methods.
• B)Personal observation is especially suited for small businesses that need the research data but cannot afford more expensive data collection methods.
• C)Personal observation is very effective since it can reveal not only what people do,but also effectively determine why they do it.
• D)Personal observation is both useful and flexible,but has reliability issues if different observers watching the same event report different results.
• E)With personal observation,different observers will reliably report the same conclusions when watching the same event,such as people brushing their teeth.

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Definitions:

Cope

The process of effectively dealing with and attempting to overcome issues and difficulties.

Brave

The quality of being able to face and endure danger, difficulty, or pain without being overcome by fear; exhibiting courage.

Linking

The process of connecting or associating two or more elements together.

Redirecting

A technique used in behavior management to guide someone's behavior from inappropriate to desirable alternatives.