An Item in a Questionnaire States That "Most Politicians Cannot

question 53

Multiple Choice

An item in a questionnaire states that "most politicians cannot be trusted." Respondents are required to provide their answers by choosing any one of the following options: 1) Strongly disagree, 2) Disagree, 3) Neither agree nor disagree, 4) Agree, 5) Strongly agree. This is an example of a ________.

• A) semantic differential
• B) word association question
• C) Thematic Appreciation Test (TAT)
• D) Likert scale
• E) dichotomous question

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Definitions:

Behavior

The observable actions or responses of an organism, often in response to environmental stimuli.

Sign Stimuli

Specific features or cues in an organism's environment that trigger a fixed action pattern or innate response.

Behavior

The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.

Stickleback

A small fish species known for its complex social behaviors and as a model organism in studies of animal behavior and evolution.