Which Statement Is Not True About Probing

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which statement is not true about probing?

• A) Probing is intended to motivate respondents to enlarge on,clarify,or explain their answers.
• B) Probing helps respondents focus on the specific content of the interview and provide only relevant information.
• C) Probing should not introduce any bias.
• D) Changing the phrasing or order of questions during the interview can make significant differences in the response obtained.

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Definitions:

Labeling

The act of identifying or describing someone or something in a specific way, often simplifying complex individuals or ideas into single terms or categories.

Harlow (1958)

Refers to the year psychologist Harry Harlow published his seminal research on maternal-separation, dependency needs, and social isolation experiments with rhesus monkeys, highlighting the importance of caregiving and companionship.

Cloth

A flexible material made by weaving, knitting, pressing, or bonding fibers together, used for making items like clothing, drapery, or bedding.

Wire Surrogate

Reference to an experiment in developmental psychology by Harry Harlow, which showed that infant monkeys preferred a cloth-covered surrogate mother to a wire one, even when the latter provided food, highlighting the importance of comfort and security in attachment.