A Researcher Develops a Measure of the "Self-Esteem" Construct

question 27

Multiple Choice

A researcher develops a measure of the "self-esteem" construct.One item on the questionnaire states,"I generally feel good about myself." Another item states,"I think I'm not a very good person." The researcher likely uses these two items to protect against possible problems associated with

• A) response bias.
• B) leading questions.
• C) selection bias.
• D) the order of questions.

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Definitions:

Meta-Analytic Research

Research methodology that synthesizes findings from various studies on a similar topic to draw more comprehensive and reliable conclusions.

Self-Help Resources

Materials or programs designed to enable individuals to improve their lives or resolve issues independently.

Effect Sizes

A quantitative measure of the magnitude of a phenomenon, often used in research to assess the strength of the relationship between variables or the impact of an intervention.

Therapist-Assisted Interventions

Interventions where therapists actively support and guide clients through therapeutic exercises or strategies outside of traditional therapy sessions.