Which of the Following Is NOT Characteristic of Surveys

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of surveys?

• A)can be conducted in person,over the phone,or via an electronic device
• B)can consist of open-ended or closed-ended questions
• C)must include every member of the population of interest to be accurate
• D)can be conducted on a relatively large number of people

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Definitions:

Factitious Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by the intentional fabrication of illness or injury to assume the sick role without external incentives.

External Gain

Benefits obtained from others or the environment due to one’s behaviors, often discussed in the context of malingering where the gain is used to explain the motivation for symptomatic behavior.

Factitious Disorder

A mental disorder in which an individual deliberately produces or exaggerates symptoms of illness in themselves for the primary purpose of assuming the sick role.

Psychological Need

An intrinsic desire pertinent to achieving mental well-being, such as the need for esteem, belonging, autonomy, and competence.