Which of the Following Describes a Measurement Scale in Which

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a measurement scale in which respondents rate the objects by placing a mark at the appropriate position on a line that runs from one extreme of the criterion variable to the other?

• A) a comparative scale
• B) a continuous rating scale
• C) an itemized rating scale
• D) a Likert scale
• E) extreme scaling

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Definitions:

Years of age

A unit of measurement referring to the length of time a person or entity has existed, usually counted from birth in the case of individuals.

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around nerves to increase the speed at which electrical impulses propagate along the neural cell.

Prefrontal matter

Refers to the gray matter of the prefrontal cortex, a region of the frontal lobes of the brain involved in decision-making, executive control, and integrating various streams of information relevant to conscious experience.

Maturation process

The developmental process by which individuals reach physical and psychological maturity, encompassing both natural growth and learned behavior.