Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Describing Internal

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of describing internal control through the use of a standardized questionnaire?

• A)Questionnaires highlight weaknesses in the system.
• B)Questionnaires are more flexible than other methods of describing internal control.
• C)Questionnaires usually identify situations in which internal control weaknesses are compensated for by other strengths in the system.
• D)Questionnaires provide a clearer and more specific portrayal of a client's system than other methods of describing internal control.

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Definitions:

Defective Personalities

A pejorative term potentially referring to individuals who exhibit personality traits or behaviors considered abnormal or dysfunctional within their cultural context; however, it is not a widely accepted or respectful term in psychology.

Diffusion of Responsibility

A psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility in the presence of others, often cited in explaining bystander inaction.

Cognitive Model

A psychological framework that emphasizes the importance of an individual's thoughts in determining their feelings and behaviors.

Latane & Darley

Refers to the social psychologists who developed the Bystander Intervention Model, explaining how the presence of others affects an individual's likelihood to help.