A Representative Sample Is an Essential Element of the

question 63

Multiple Choice

A representative sample is an essential element of the

• A)survey method.
• B)psychoanalytic method.
• C)natural experiment or case study.
• D)clinical method.

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Definitions:

Reciprocal Determinism

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

Possible Selves

The various identities one can see oneself embodying in the future, including hopes, fears, and realistic expectations.

Defensive Self-Esteem

A psychological condition where a person's self-esteem is fragile and thus they react defensively to criticism or failure.

Emotional Stability-Instability

A personality trait that involves the consistent ability or inability to remain stable and balanced in one’s emotions.