Dichotomous or Multiple-Choice Alternatives in Fixed-Alternative Questions Should Not Have

question 75

Multiple Choice

Dichotomous or multiple-choice alternatives in fixed-alternative questions should not have overlap among categories,which means the categories should be:

• A)exhaustive
• B)mutually exclusive
• C)positively worded
• D)balanced

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Definitions:

Constructs

Constructs are complex theoretical concepts used in various disciplines to understand patterns of behavior, phenomena, or relationships.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms or expectations, ranging from minor infractions to serious crimes.

Lemert

A sociologist known for differentiating between primary and secondary deviance in his theory of deviance.

Secondary Deviation

The process by which an individual's self-concept and behavior begin to change after society labels them as deviant, leading to further acts of deviance.