Which of the Following Scales Represents the Least Sophisticated Level

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scales represents the least sophisticated level of measurement?

• A) Ordinal
• B) Nominal
• C) Ratio
• D) Interval

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Definitions:

Backward Conditioning

A learning process where a conditioned stimulus (CS) is presented after the unconditioned stimulus (US), typically resulting in weaker learning compared to forward conditioning.

Extinction

The process by which a learned behavior diminishes or disappears as a result of the repeated absence of an unconditioned stimulus or reinforcement.

Reward Centers

Brain structures that regulate the experience of pleasure and motivate individuals towards behaviors necessary for survival, such as eating and reproduction.

Latin Word

A term originating from Latin, a classical language that has contributed to many words in modern languages, especially in science, law, and medicine.