Which of the Following Characteristics Pertains to Survey Interviews but Not

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics pertains to survey interviews but not ordinary conversation?

• A) Questions and answers from each participant are relatively equally balanced.
• B) Judgments are stated and attempts are made to persuade the other of a particular point of view.
• C) A person can reveal deep inner feelings to gain sympathy or as a therapeutic release.
• D) Ritual responses are common (e.g., "Uh-huh," shaking head, "How are you?" "Fine").
• E) The respondent should not evade questions and should give truthful, thoughtful answers.

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