Which of the Following Represents a Major Source of Error

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents a major source of error in rating scales?

• A) The large number of traits to be rated.
• B) The variation in the type of traits to be considered.
• C) The ambiguity of the trait names to the rater.
• D) The familiarity of the rater with the subjects to be rated.

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Definitions:

Behaviorism

A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning.

Unconscious Forces

The underlying psychological influences of which we are not aware that affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Replication

Repeating a study to see if the effect is reliable.

Independent Variables

The factors manipulated or controlled by researchers in an experiment to determine their effects on dependent variables.