You Wish to Conduct an Exploratory and Descriptive Study of People

question 28

Multiple Choice

You wish to conduct an exploratory and descriptive study of people in a particular neighborhood. You have plenty of time, but little money or other resources. What research method should you use?

• A) an experiment
• B) a survey
• C) participant observation
• D) secondary analysis

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Definitions:

Repressed

A psychological condition where unwanted or distressing thoughts and memories are unconsciously blocked from conscious awareness.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach and theory of mind developed by Sigmund Freud, focusing on unconscious processes and childhood experiences as key factors influencing behavior and mental states.

Conscious Awareness

The state of being mentally aware of one's surroundings, thoughts, and feelings; the ability to experience and reflect upon oneself and the environment.

Unconscious Thoughts

Mental processes that occur without conscious awareness, influencing feelings, actions, and decisions in ways that are not fully apparent to the individual.