One of the Advantages of Using Secondary Sources of Information

question 10

Multiple Choice

One of the advantages of using secondary sources of information rather than primary data is that:

• A) secondary sources are up-to-date as a rule.
• B) secondary data ordinarily are in usable form.
• C) secondary data usually can be gathered faster and at less expense.
• D) secondary data are more accurate.
• E) secondary data do not require verification or validation as to their dependability.

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Definitions:

Projective Tests

Psychological assessment tools designed to reveal hidden emotions and internal conflicts through a subject's responses to ambiguous stimuli.

Deceptive Attempts

The acts or practices intended to mislead someone, often for personal gain or to achieve a particular outcome.

Self-report Inventories

Psychological assessment tools where individuals provide subjective responses about their feelings, behaviors, and attitudes.

Psychodynamic Theorists

Scholars and clinicians who analyze psychological forces underlying human behaviors, feelings, and emotions, often focusing on the unconscious mind.