Identify a Guideline Suggested by DeVellis (2012) for Developing Scale

question 7

Multiple Choice

Identify a guideline suggested by DeVellis (2012) for developing scale items.

• A) The readability of items should be examined to ensure they are at the appropriate level for the intended population.
• B) Only one central thought should be dealt with in each item.
• C) Indeterminate terms, like frequently or sometimes, and absolute terms, like all and none, in items should be avoided.
• D) Awkward wording or dangling constructs and double negatives in items should be avoided.

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Definitions:

Panic Attack

A sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause.

Trembling

Involuntary shaking or quivering of the body or parts of the body, often resulting from fear, excitement, weakness, or illness.

Dizziness

A sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance, often associated with disturbances in the inner ear or the vestibular system.

Rapid Heart Rate

An increased speed of heartbeat, often exceeding the normal resting rate, which can be caused by exercise, stress, or medical conditions.