A Potential Shortcoming of Survey Research Is That Surveys

question 33

Multiple Choice

A potential shortcoming of survey research is that surveys:

• A) tend to focus more on what people do than what they say.
• B) rely on people's honesty and willingness to cooperate.
• C) cannot reflect the total population.
• D) cannot be used on large populations.

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Definitions:

Allocate Attention

The process of selecting where to focus mental resources in order to efficiently process information or complete tasks.

Developmentalist

A specialist or researcher focused on the study of how people grow and change over the course of their lives.

Planning

The ability to allocate attentional resources on the basis of goals that one wishes to achieve.

Middle-aged People

Individuals typically in the age range of 40 to 65, often experiencing significant life transitions, reassessment of life achievements, and physiological changes.