Guttman Scaling Insists That an Attitudinal Scale Be Based on __________;That

question 38

Short Answer

Guttman scaling insists that an attitudinal scale be based on __________;that is,it should measure one and only one dimension or concept.

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Definitions:

Social Control

Mechanisms, strategies, and institutions by which societies regulate individual behavior to maintain order and conformity.

Masochistic Abuse Personality

A psychological disposition where an individual may derive pleasure from their own suffering or humiliation, potentially leading to seeking out abusive situations.

Psychiatrists

Medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses and emotional disorders, capable of prescribing medication.

Battered Wives

Women who experience physical, emotional, or psychological abuse from their partners or spouses, a major concern in the realm of domestic violence.