One of the Most Common Methods of Assessing Opinions and Attitudes

question 43

Multiple Choice

One of the most common methods of assessing opinions and attitudes involves an "agree-disagree" scale,with 5 to 7 points,to statements such as "This appliance would make an attractive addition my kitchen." This method of assessing a person's opinion results in a(n) _______________ variable.

• A) nominally scaled
• B) ordinally scaled
• C) interval scaled
• D) ratio scaled

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, characterized by three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone

A hormone secreted by the hypothalamus that stimulates the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from the pituitary gland, playing a key role in the stress response.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.

Chronic Stressors

Chronic stressors involve ongoing or repeated exposure to stress-inducing conditions over an extended period, often leading to long-term health and psychological effects.