A Sample of Respondents Who Have an Unknown Chance of Selection

question 38

True/False

A sample of respondents who have an unknown chance of selection and are chosen because of factors such as convenience or judgement of the researcher is a probability sample.

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Definitions:

Attribution-Helplessness Theory

A psychological theory suggesting how people attribute events to causes, which can lead to feelings of helplessness and depression when they perceive no control over the outcomes.

Attributional Dimensions

The perceived reasons or causal explanations people assign to events and behaviors, influencing their reactions and attitudes.

Unipolar Depression

A form of depression characterized by a persistent low mood and lack of interest in activities, without the manic episodes of bipolar disorder.

Bipolar Disorders

A group of mood disorders characterized by drastic mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).