A Scale in Which Objects Are Rank Ordered According to How

question 39

Multiple Choice

A scale in which objects are rank ordered according to how much of the attribute they possess.

• A) nominal
• B) ordinal
• C) interval
• D) ratio

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Definitions:

Positive Symptoms

In the context of mental health, these refer to an excess or distortion of normal functions, such as hallucinations or delusions seen in conditions like schizophrenia.

Catatonia

A behavioral syndrome marked by an inability to move normally, which can include motor immobility, excessive motor activity, extreme negativism, or peculiarities of movement.

Emotional Expression

The outward display or communication of emotions through facial expressions, body language, and voice.

Compulsive Actions

Repetitive behaviors performed according to certain rules or in a stereotyped fashion, often as a response to obsessive thoughts.