For the Following Item, Which Suggestion for Constructing Questionnaires Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

For the following item, which suggestion for constructing questionnaires is violated? "Considering the horrendous cuts occurring in faculty and staff benefits, do you favor giving benefits to domestic partners?"

• A) Phrase items so as to avoid bias or prejudice that might predetermine a respondent's answer.
• B) Phrase items so that every respondent can understand them.
• C) Phrase items so as to elicit unambiguous answers.
• D) Avoid questions that might elicit reactions of suspicion, embarrassment, or hostility in the respondent.

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Definitions:

Social Cognitive Theory

A theory in psychology that posits that learning occurs in a social context with a dynamic and reciprocal interaction of the person, environment, and behavior.

Albert Bandura

A prominent psychologist known for his work on social learning theory and the concept of self-efficacy.

Self-efficacy

A person's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task, which can play a significant role in how goals, tasks, and challenges are approached.

Mastery Orientation

An approach to learning where the focus is on gaining knowledge or skill and understanding the task rather than on outward signs of success or comparison to others.