Published Statistics and Agency Records Are Often Used in _____

question 50

Multiple Choice

Published statistics and agency records are often used in _____.

• A) survey research
• B) descriptive studies
• C) experimental studies
• D) qualitative research

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Definitions:

Innate Drives

Fundamental biological instincts and impulses that drive behavior, such as hunger, thirst, and the need for sleep.

Reinforcement

The process by which a stimulus or an event (a reinforcer) following a particular behavior increases the probability that the behavior will happen again.

Self-Determination Theory

Deci and Ryan’s theory asserting that all humans have three basic, innate organismic needs: competence, relatedness, and autonomy.

Organismic Needs

Basic requirements essential for an organism to maintain optimal health and functioning, typically including physiological and psychological needs.