Kate's Parents Were Warm and Responsive While She Was an Infant

question 67

Multiple Choice

Kate's parents were warm and responsive while she was an infant. According to the theory developed by Hazan and Shaver, as an adult Kate is MOST likely to find

• A)it is difficult to trust other people or become close to them.
• B)her relationships lack intimacy and trust.
• C)it is relatively easy for her to form close relationships with others.
• D)she has a wide circle of superficial friends, but very few close friends.

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Definitions:

Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scale

is a performance appraisal method that uses specific descriptions of employee behaviors to rate performance on a scale, providing a more objective and concrete evaluation.

Likert Scale

A psychometric scale commonly used in questionnaires to gauge attitudes or responses, where participants indicate their level of agreement with a statement along a linear scale.

Contrast Error

An error in performance appraisals where an employee's evaluation is based on a comparison with another employee rather than on individual performance criteria.

Graphic Rating Scales

A method used in performance appraisals where employees are rated on a scale to evaluate their work performance.