Which Statement Is Not True When Deciding on Whether to Use

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which statement is not true when deciding on whether to use an odd or even number of categories when developing a non-comparative itemized rating scale?

• A)With an odd number of categories,the middle scale position is generally designated neutral or impartial.
• B)The decision to use an odd or even number of categories depends on whether some of the respondents may be neutral on the response being measured.
• C)A rating scale with an even number of categories should be used if the researcher wants to force a response.
• D)All of the above statements are true.

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Definitions:

Somatic

Relating to or affecting the body, especially as distinct from the mind or emotions.

Somatoform

Disorders characterized by physical symptoms that suggest a medical condition, but are not fully explained by a medical condition, substance use, or another mental disorder.

Psychosis

A mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality, which might include hallucinations, delusions, and impaired thought processes.

Ego

A component of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, representing the realistic part of the psyche that mediates between desires and moral constraints.