Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Use of Evaluation

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the use of evaluation of policies and procedures?

• A) evaluations need to occur when there is evidence that formerly successful methods aren't working anymore, or when new techniques for achieving goals arise
• B) evaluations tend to be too time consuming, and have few benefits
• C) evaluations should only focus on how current methods are working, rather than being prompted by the latest fads
• D) strategic policy evaluation involves so many intangibles that manager opinion is probably the only really useful way to go

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Definitions:

Expressed Emotion

Family interaction style in which families are overinvolved with each other, are overprotective of the disturbed family member, voice self-sacrificing attitudes to the disturbed family member, and simultaneously are critical, hostile, and resentful of this member.

Relapse

Reducing the impact of the disease on the person’s quality of life.

Interventions

Actions taken to improve a situation, especially in health, social, or behavioral contexts, often with the goal of preventing harm or promoting well-being.

Schizophrenogenic Mother

An outdated concept that posited a cold, domineering maternal figure could cause schizophrenia in her child.