Which of the Following Statements About Constructs Is True

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about constructs is true?

• A) They are directly measured.
• B) They are made up of a combination of several related indicator variables.
• C) Their development requires the use of nominal scales to measure absolute differences between scale points.
• D) They are observable concepts.
• E) Their development begins with an accurate definition of the purpose of the study.

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Definitions:

Problem-focused Coping

A coping strategy that involves directly tackling a stressful situation by finding solutions to resolve the underlying problem.

Mindfulness Meditation

A practice of focused attention and awareness to achieve mental clarity and emotional calmness.

Biofeedback

A technique that trains people to improve their health by using signals from their own bodies to control bodily processes that normally occur involuntarily, such as heart rate.

Feel-good, Do-good Phenomenon

A psychological concept suggesting that individuals who feel happy or content are more likely to perform acts of kindness or altruism.