Controls That Stop Problems from Occurring Are Called

question 85

Multiple Choice

Controls that stop problems from occurring are called:

• A) preventive controls
• B) detective controls
• C) corrective controls
• D) programmed controls

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Theory

A scientific theory that proposes species change over time through processes like natural selection and genetic drift, explaining the diversity of life on Earth.

Biologically Based Drives

Innate urges stemming from biological needs, such as hunger, thirst, and the desire for sexual activity.

Longitudinal Research

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

Cross-Sectional Research

A research design in which data is collected from a population, or a representative subset, at one specific point in time to examine a phenomenon.