From a Research Point of View, What Is the Problem

question 68

Multiple Choice

From a research point of view, what is the problem with the question, "Do you think that the government should spend less for defense and more for health care?"

• A) Most people will have no opinion on these issues.
• B) The question may spark an emotional response.
• C) Two different questions are being asked, so that a simple "yes" or "no" will distort the subject's actual opinion.
• D) The question asks for a personal opinion, which involves a value judgment.

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Definitions:

Scapegoat's Feelings

The emotions experienced by an individual who is unfairly blamed for problems or negative outcomes, often leading to feelings of rejection, guilt, or low self-esteem.

Empathy

The capacity to comprehend and empathize with someone else's emotions.

Kinship Bonds

Emotional and social connections based on blood relations, marriage, or adoption that form a fundamental aspect of social structure.

Spirituality

A broad concept that involves a sense of connection to something bigger than ourselves, often involving a search for meaning in life and may be expressed through religious practice or personal belief.