A Major Disadvantage of Comparative Scales Would Be Which of the Following

question 80

Multiple Choice

A major disadvantage of comparative scales would be which of the following?

• A) Halo or carryover effects are reduced.
• B) Respondents bring the same point of reference to a task.
• C) The resulting data measures relative differences.
• D) Only big differences between objects can be detected.
• E) A researcher cannot generalize beyond the objects under study.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmission

The process by which signaling molecules called neurotransmitters are released by a neuron and cross the synaptic gap to the receptor sites of another neuron, modulating neuronal activity.

Synapses

The junctions through which neurons communicate with each other or with other types of cells, involving the release and reception of neurotransmitters.

Tolerance

Decrease in response to a drug with the passage of time.

Decreased Response

A reduction in the body's reaction to a particular stimulus over time, often after repeated exposure.