A Person Scoring 78 Out of 100 Possible on a Likert

question 15

Multiple Choice

A person scoring 78 out of 100 possible on a Likert scale indicates:

• A) the person has a favorable attitude toward the object.
• B) the person has an unfavorable attitude toward the object.
• C) the person is neutral toward the object.
• D) the person has a favorable attitude when compared to the average score of 60.
• E) the person's attitude is twice as favorable as a person's whose score was 39.

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Definitions:

Freud

Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist who founded psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Defense Mechanism

A defense mechanism is a psychological strategy unconsciously used to protect oneself from anxiety or unacceptable thoughts and feelings.

Projection

A defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable feelings, thoughts, or impulses onto someone else, often leading to false accusations or misunderstandings.

Jealous

An emotional state that arises from perceived threats to a valued relationship or position, often accompanied by fear and sadness.