A Group of People Chosen from a Defined Population to Be

question 104

Multiple Choice

A group of people chosen from a defined population to be survey respondents or research participants is called a:

• A)population.
• B)segment.
• C)sample.
• D)community.

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by patterns of thought, behavior, or emotions that are significantly distressing, dysfunctional, or deviant from cultural norms.

Loneliness

A complex and often painful emotional response to isolation or lack of companionship.

Attributional Reformulation

A psychological theory proposing that people reinterpret events to align with their personal beliefs and attitudes, often in a way that reduces cognitive dissonance.

Learned Helplessness Model

A theory that suggests when individuals perceive that they have no control over their environment, they may begin to behave passively and stop trying to change their situation.