What Is the Ideal Number of Points for a Rating

question 32

Multiple Choice

What is the ideal number of points for a rating scale?

• A) 5
• B) 7
• C) 9
• D) 10
• E) It depends

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Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive-Related Disorders

A group of disorders in which obsessive-like concerns drive people to repeatedly and excessively perform specific patterns of behavior that greatly disrupt their lives.

Exposure Therapies

Psychological treatments that involve the exposure to feared stimuli or situations in order to reduce anxiety and desensitize individuals to the source of their fear.

Compulsive Behavior

Behavior patterns that are repeated to reduce anxiety or distress but are not connected in a realistic way with what they are designed to neutralize.

Cognitive-Behavioral Theorists

Experts in a psychological field that melds cognitive and behavioral approaches to understand and treat psychological disorders.