An Interval Scale of Measurement

question 5

Multiple Choice

An interval scale of measurement:

• A)assigns a name to a category.
• B)communicates rank-order information.
• C)incorporates equal units of measurement.
• D)is tied to an absolute zero.

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Definitions:

Anxious Personality Disorders

A category of personality disorders characterized by pervasive feelings of anxiety and fear, significantly impacting daily functioning and interpersonal relationships.

Obsessive-compulsive

Relating to a disorder characterized by recurring, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform (compulsions).

Antisocial Personality

A type of chronic mental disorder where a person's way of thinking, perceiving situations, and relating to others is dysfunctional and destructive.

Psychopaths

Individuals with a personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egotistical traits.