RESEARCH STUDY 6

question 60

Essay

RESEARCH STUDY 6.3: Dr.Omiata is working on creating a survey designed to measure people's attitudes toward marijuana use.For each statement, the person is asked to rate their agreement on a 5-point scale.A selection of his statements is below. A.I think that people who illegally ruin their lives by smoking pot are all alike.
B.I think that marijuana should be legal in all 50 states and that people should have easy access to it.
C.Marijuana consumption should never not be controlled.
D.People who smoke marijuana are breaking the law.
For each of Dr.Omiata's statements, state whether it is well worded.If it is not, indicate what the problem is and how it could be fixed.

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Definitions:

Developmental Benefits

Positive impacts on growth, skill acquisition, and psychological maturing that result from certain activities, experiences, or therapies during a person’s developmental stages.

Parental Sensitivity

A parent's ability to perceive and respond appropriately to their child's needs, emotions, and signals.

Attachment Relations

The emotional bonds between individuals, particularly between a child and caregiver, that are critical for the child's personal development.

Mirror Images

Psychological constructs where individuals or groups project their own undesirable traits onto others, often exacerbating conflicts or misunderstandings.