Which of the Following Characteristics Pertains to Survey Interviews but Not

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics pertains to survey interviews but not ordinary conversation?

• A)Questions and answers from each participant are relatively equally balanced.
• B)Judgments are stated and attempts are made to persuade the other of a particular point of view.
• C)A person can reveal deep inner feelings to gain sympathy or as a therapeutic release.
• D)Ritual responses are common (e.g.,“Uh-huh,”shaking head,“How are you?”“Fine”).
• E)The respondent should not evade questions and should give truthful,thoughtful answers.

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