Which of the Following Sample Items Measures the Degree of Avoidance

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sample items measures the degree of avoidance of restriction and punishment 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 visit to a psychologist.
• B)A parent does not shout at or interfere with her or his child's actions.
• 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:

Annually Balanced Budget

A budget in which revenues and expenditures are equal within a single fiscal year, ensuring no deficit or surplus.

Contractionary Gap

A situation where the aggregate output in an economy is below its potential output, leading to unemployment and underutilized resources.

Government Spending

The total amount of public spending by the government, including expenditures on public services, healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

Transfer Payments

Payments made by the government to individuals or other organizations without receiving any goods or services in return.