The Concept of "Mutually Exclusive" Categories Is Central to

question 23

Multiple Choice

The concept of "mutually exclusive" categories is central to

• A) nominal scaling
• B) ordinal scaling
• C) interval scaling
• D) both a and c, but not b

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety and to cope with reality or maintain self-image.

Aggressive Feelings

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Displacement

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One-Way Communication

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