This Scale Is Used for Direct Comparisons and Mathematical Manipulations

question 6

Multiple Choice

This scale is used for direct comparisons and mathematical manipulations.The numbers on the scale are equidistant from each other and have a true meaning of absolute zero.

• A)ratio
• B)interval
• C)ordinal
• D)nominal

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Definitions:

Depression

A condition in mental health defined by a lasting feeling of unhappiness or apathy towards activities, resulting in major interference with daily routines.

Beck

Aaron T. Beck, a psychiatrist known for developing cognitive therapy, particularly for depression.

Overgeneralizing

A cognitive distortion involving broad, sweeping conclusions based on a single event or piece of evidence.

Selective Abstraction

A cognitive distortion where an individual focuses on a single negative detail or event, often ignoring the broader context of a situation.