When Should DK ("Don't Know")alternatives Be Used

question 6

Multiple Choice

When should DK ("don't know") alternatives be used?

• A)when collecting demographic information
• B)never-they will be overused by respondents
• C)whenever you are surveying people with moderate to low IQs
• D)when there is good reason to believe that some respondents will genuinely not know an answer

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Definitions:

Parkinson's Disease

A neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, causing symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and slowness of movement.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions, including mood, sleep, learning, and the reward system, influencing both movement and emotional responses.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that plays a crucial role in muscle contraction and the modulation of alertness, memory, and learning.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits nerve transmission, playing a role in reducing neuronal excitability.