Some Researchers Believe That a Mid-Point,or Neutral Position,should NOT Be

question 93

Multiple Choice

Some researchers believe that a mid-point,or neutral position,should NOT be included in a scale question because:

• A)it violates the statistical assumption of symmetry.
• B)it creates an odd number.
• C)it allows respondents to dodge or hide their feelings.
• D)it creates a problem in trying to code the scale items.
• E)it creates a problem in terms of how you value the mid-point in the calculation of statistics.

Recognize the physiological and behavioral stages of sleep.

Describe the role of specific brain areas in sleep and wakefulness.

Explain the phenomena of sleepwalking and REM sleep behavior.

Understand the effects of shift work on sleep quantity and quality.

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Definitions:

Trust Versus Mistrust

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where infants learn whether or not they can trust the world to satisfy their basic needs.

Social Referencing

“Reading” emotional cues in others to help determine how to act in a particular situation.

Emotional Cues

Nonverbal signs that convey emotions, such as facial expressions, tone of voice, and posture.

Stranger Anxiety

A developmental phase in infants and young children where they express fear or distress around unfamiliar people.