D.J. is working on a research team that is gathering information on how freshmen students view their first year of college. D.J.'s team wants to use a flexible conversational style that allows for follow-up questions in order to gather as much information as possible. Which technique is best suited for this type of study?
A. structured observations
B. a structured interview
C. an open-ended interview
D. naturalistic observations
Answer: C
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A. Synapses that are stimulated create new neurons. B. Synapses are tiny gaps between neighboring neurons. C. Synapses are pruned during myelination. D. Synapses are responsible for myelination.
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Lisa makes a new friend who is gay. At first, Lisa does not approve of homosexual behavior, but she relates warmly to her friend and soon changes her mind about it. Lisa is demonstrating
A. individuality. B. identity assimilation. C. connectedness. D. group identity.