When Completing a Questionnaire, Howard Circled the Number Corresponding to "Strongly

question 76

Multiple Choice

When completing a questionnaire, Howard circled the number corresponding to "strongly agree" for each question. His pattern of responding would be labeled as:

• A) A semantic differential
• B) An acquiescence response set
• C) A Likert scale
• D) A fully anchored rating scale

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Definitions:

Publicly Financed

Funded or sponsored through governmental resources or taxpayer money, often relating to services or projects.

Health Care

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

Physicians

Medical professionals who are licensed to diagnose and treat illnesses, prescribe medication, and perform surgeries.

Sick Role

A conceptual term in medical sociology that describes the social expectations and behavior associated with being ill, including the individual's exemption from normal social roles and responsibilities.