What Is the First Step in the Empirical Method of Scale

question 73

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in the empirical method of scale construction?

• A) Gather lots of items.
• B) Identify the groups.
• C) Administer items to a large sample.
• D) Conduct a factor analysis on existing scales.

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Definitions:

Memory

An active system that receives information from the senses, puts that information into a usable form, and organizes it as it stores it away, and then retrieves the information from storage.

Cognitive Distortions

Unhealthy thinking patterns that contribute to emotional distress and mental health concerns, often identified in cognitive behavioral therapy.

Therapeutic Alliance

The collaborative and trusting relationship between a therapist and client, considered essential for effective therapy.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation coupled with relaxation exercises.