Which One of the Following Is an Example of a Nominal

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is an example of a nominal level of measurement?

• A) reaction time of an adult male measured before and after drinking an ounce of alcohol
• B) a high school senior's first, second, and third choice of colleges to attend
• C) classification of psychiatric patients as either "neurotic" or "psychotic"
• D) estimating the number of red blood cells in a laboratory sample

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Definitions:

Determinism

The philosophical theory that all events, including moral choices, are completely determined by previously existing causes.

Structuralism

An approach in psychology that suggests understanding human culture and psychology can be achieved by analyzing underlying structures in cultural and cognitive systems.

Functionalism

A psychological approach that considers mental life and behavior in terms of active adaptation to environmental challenges.

Nature vs. Nurture

A debate concerning the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities versus personal experiences in determining or causing differences in physical and behavioral traits.