A Probing Technique in Which a Respondent Is Asked to Compare

question 57

Multiple Choice

A probing technique in which a respondent is asked to compare and contrast a response with alternatives is called:

• A)triangulation
• B)assimilation
• C)synergy
• D)elaboration

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Definitions:

Primary Process

This term refers to the initial, unconscious way the mind operates to fulfill desires and satisfy basic needs through immediate gratification, according to Freudian psychology.

Secondary Process

In psychoanalytic theory, it refers to the rational and conscious thought processes involved in problem-solving and decision-making.

Ego

A component of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, representing the rational part of the personality which mediates between the desires of the id, moral demands of the superego, and the realities of the external world.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that acts as the moral center, guiding behavior to conform with societal norms and values.