(Scenario II) One of the Items Included in the Scale

question 93

Multiple Choice

(Scenario II) One of the items included in the scale administered during the pilot study described in Scenario II was "Climate change has a negative impact on our lives and our environment." This item was later changed, most likely because:

• A) it was double-barreled.
• B) "climate change" is a jargon phrase.
• C) the reading level is too high for a middle school sample.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Economic Justice

The concept or philosophy that aims for fairness and equity within the economy, ensuring all individuals have access to opportunities and resources.

Homeostasis

The tendency of a biological system to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Systems Perspective

An approach that views problems and solutions holistically, considering the interconnections and interactions among components within a system.

Equifinality

A principle in systems theory suggesting that a final state can be reached from different initial conditions and through different pathways.