What is ethnographic research, and are there any disadvantages to using this research design?

What will be an ideal response?


Ethnographic research is often conducted by anthropologists. It entails living among a population to get an insider's view of a culture. The disadvantages include the need to have a lot of time and money to spend long periods of time in often remote areas, and, also, that the researcher may be biased in his/her interpretations.

Psychology

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According to evolutionary psychologists, which of the following statements is TRUE of the mating patterns of men and women?

a. Men tend to be concerned with whether mates will devote time and resources to a relationship. b. Men place more emphasis on the youth and physical attractiveness of their mates than women. c. Women place more emphasis on sexual fidelity than men do. d. Women are biologically driven to have multiple partners and casual sex.

Psychology

Two factors that tend to maintain good exercise habits beyond emerging adulthood include

less television and lifelong participation in sports. local gyms and employer support. friendship and communities designed for activity. walking and running.

Psychology

Henry lacks a sense of direction. Whenever his parents or friends ask him what he is going to do now that he has graduated from high school, he avoids the issue. His only interest is "hanging out with his buddies" and drinking beer

What identity status has Henry adopted? a. diffusion b. foreclosure c. moratorium d. achievement

Psychology

Freud referred to the death instinct as Thanatos

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology