Refer to Scenario 12

question 10

Multiple Choice

Refer to Scenario 12.1. Which of the following is NOT a potential source of difference between these scores?

• A) True differences with regard to the feeling of warmth created by the ad.
• B) Perry had a rotten day at work, while Joe had a good day.
• C) The sampling of items chosen to measure warmth could have contributed to the difference in scores.
• D) Perry and Joe interpreted one of the questions differently.
• E) All of the above are potential sources of differences between the scores.

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Definitions:

Disequilibrium

Disequilibrium refers to a state of imbalance or lack of equilibrium, often used in contexts ranging from physical stability to economic conditions.

Accommodation

In cognitive development, the process of altering one's existing schemas or ways of thinking in response to new information.

Equilibration

A concept in Piaget’s cognitive development theory referring to the process of achieving mental stability where the child's internal structures match or fit the external environment.

Assimilation

A cognitive process that involves incorporating new information into existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understanding.