Karla Wants to Better Understand the Everyday Experiences of Individuals

question 63

Multiple Choice

Karla wants to better understand the everyday experiences of individuals with paranoid schizophrenia and how the symptoms of their schizophrenia impact their interactions with others.She has collected substantial amounts of data based on her interviews of individuals with paranoid schizophrenia.After repeatedly and systematically reviewing the transcripts,Karla has identified specific ideas that convey important parts of the experience of the individuals who participated.These are best termed ____.

• A)key constructs
• B)hypotheses
• C)meaning units
• D)parameters

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Definitions:

Observation Bias

Refers to the errors introduced into research or observation when researchers' expectations or preferences influence the outcome.

Reciprocal Determinism

A theory proposed by Albert Bandura which suggests that a person's behavior both influences and is influenced by personal factors and the social environment.

Cohort Effect

Changes in the characteristics of a group of people influenced by their shared age, experiences, or the period in which they were born.

Structured Observation

A research method involving the systematic recording of observable behaviors within a controlled or organized environment.