When Is Participant Observation Research Most Useful

question 99

Multiple Choice

When is participant observation research most useful?

• A)when results of an earlier study need to be confirmed
• B)when the research is guided by a well-developed theory
• C)when the researcher is studying a closed group
• D)when the researcher has a good idea about what might be discovered

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Definitions:

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Acute Stress Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by severe stress and anxiety symptoms that occur immediately after a traumatic event.

Shell Shock

An outdated term used to describe the psychological trauma experienced by soldiers during war, now understood as PTSD.

Combat Fatigue

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