Which of the Following Sample Items Measures Parental Emotional and Verbal

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sample items measures parental emotional and verbal responsiveness in the context of Bettye Caldwell's HOME inventory for measuring a child's home environment?

• A)A parent spontaneously vocalizes to her or his child during a researcher's visit.
• B)A child gets out of her or his house at least four times a week.
• C)A child's play environment seems to be safe and free from hazards.
• D)A parent reads stories to her or his child at least three times a week.

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Definitions:

Highball Technique

A strategy often used in negotiations where an extremely high initial offer is made to reset the negotiation boundaries.

Attributional Tendencies

The habitual ways a person explains the causes of their own and others' behaviors and events.

External Causes

Factors outside an individual that can influence their behavior or actions, such as environmental, social, or economic conditions.

Internal Causes

Factors within an individual, such as personal beliefs, attitudes, or emotions, that can influence their behavior or outcomes.