How Do Reverse-Worded Items Address Shortcuts

question 36

Multiple Choice

How do reverse-worded items address shortcuts?

• A) They slow down readers, making them answer more carefully.
• B) They distinguish between yea-sayers and people that are true believers.
• C) They are easier for people to read.
• D) Both a and b address shortcuts.
• E) All of the above address shortcuts.

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Definitions:

Abbreviation

The process or result of shortening a word or phrase by omitting letters, often used to save space or for convenience.

Long Leg Cast

A cast that extends from the upper thigh down to the foot, used to immobilize and support fractures or injuries of the lower limb.

Abbreviation

A truncated form of a word or phrase.

Rheumatoid Factor

An autoantibody found in the blood that is a common indicator of rheumatoid arthritis.