In Developing a Measure of "Need for Cognition" (The Degree

question 29

Multiple Choice

In developing a measure of "need for cognition" (the degree to which people like thinking and problem-solving) , Dr. Jonason asks his participants to rate their agreement with the following statement: "I frequently solve and enjoy solving crossword puzzles and Sudoku puzzles." What is the problem with this question?

• A)It is a forced-choice question.
• B)It is a double-barreled question.
• C)It has a double negative.
• D)It is a leading question.

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Definitions:

Glutamine

An amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins, playing a key role in nitrogen metabolism.

Aqueous Solution

A solution where water acts as the solvent.

pH

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, on a scale of 0 to 14, where 7 is neutral, values less than 7 are acidic, and values greater than 7 are basic.

Essential Amino Acids

Amino acids that cannot be synthesized by the human body and thus must be obtained from the diet.