Contingency Planning Is

question 49

Multiple Choice

Contingency planning is:

• A) forecasting the most likely outcomes.
• B) working through the implications of the most likely outcomes.
• C) working through the consequences of the plan under different scenarios.
• D) formulating responses to inevitable surprises.

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Definitions:

Longitudinal Design

A research strategy that involves repeated observations of the same variables (e.g., people) over short or long periods of time.

Aggressive Behaviors

Actions intended to cause harm or discomfort to another, often as a response to perceived threats or frustrations.

Reactivity To Stress

The manner in which individuals respond or adapt to stress, highlighting the differences in coping mechanisms and physiological changes.

Cross-Sectional Design

A study design that analyzes data from a population, or a representative subset, at a specific point in time to investigate correlations or prevalence of variables.