While Completing a Survey on Attitudes Toward House Ownership, John

question 44

Multiple Choice

While completing a survey on attitudes toward house ownership, John was hit by an attack of indigestion. Which of the following best accounts for the difference between John's and another respondent's scores?

• A) A true difference in attitudes
• B) A true difference in personality between John and Bob
• C) A difference due to temporary personal factors
• D) A difference due to situational factors
• E) A difference due to variations in administration.

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Definitions:

Generalized Belief

A widely held opinion or conviction that is not specific to a particular instance but applies across many situations.

Group Polarization

The tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members after discussing an issue.

Health Care

The organized provision of medical services to individuals or communities to maintain or improve health.

Communication

The exchange of information, ideas, or feelings between individuals or groups, typically involving speech, writing, or gestures.