The Case Study Is a Research Method in Which

question 216

Multiple Choice

The case study is a research method in which:

• A)the research effort focuses on a single individual
• B)a representative sample of individuals is asked for their opinions
• C)selected individuals are carefully observed in their natural environments
• D)a researcher tries to determine the extent to which two variables influence each other

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Definitions:

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique in which a patient says whatever comes to mind without censorship as a way to explore the unconscious.

Psychodynamic

A psychological theory or approach that examines the unconscious processes as they are manifested in a person's present behavior.

Unconscious Processes

Mental activities below the level of conscious awareness that influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, a fundamental concept in psychoanalytic theory.

Psychodynamic Therapy

A therapeutic approach aiming to explore the psychological forces underlying emotional issues, focusing on unresolved conflicts and influences from the past.