Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Using Open-Ended

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using open-ended questions?

• A)The answers provided are often spontaneous.
• B)The answers are unscientific.
• C)The answers must be coded.
• D)The answers are not taken seriously by participants.

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Definitions:

Memory Deficits

Memory deficits refer to impairments in the ability to remember information or events, which can be temporary or permanent, and can result from various causes including brain injury, illness, or psychological conditions.

Obsessional Themes

Recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images experienced as intrusive and unwanted, often causing significant anxiety or distress, characteristic of disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Contamination

The presence of unwanted substances or impurities in a material, environment, or natural resource, compromising its quality or safety.

Worry

A cognitive process involving the repetitive contemplation of future events that may result in anxiety or stress.