If a Program Evaluation Is Written Without Regard to Whether

question 10

Multiple Choice

If a program evaluation is written without regard to whether the program had the intended effect, but with very careful attention to how it will be received by other social science peers, it has what kind of orientation or approach?

• A) Process
• B) Stakeholder
• C) Social science
• D) Theoretical
• E) Efficiency

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Definitions:

Externalized Control

Externalized Control is a psychological concept referring to the belief that one's life and outcomes are predominantly controlled by external forces rather than one's own efforts or abilities.

Informal Sanction

A non-official punishment or reward within a society used to enforce social norms, such as shunning or praise.

Formal Sanctions

Officially recognized actions, penalties, or rewards intended to enforce compliance with laws, rules, or social norms.

Informal Sanctions

Punishments or rewards that are not officially sanctioned by law or formal authority, but arise from social norms and expectations.