Which Non-Comparative Scale Has the Advantage of Being Easy to Construct

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which non-comparative scale has the advantage of being easy to construct and the disadvantage of cumbersome scoring unless the scoring is computerized (Table 9.1 in the text) ?

• A) Likert scale
• B) Stapel scale
• C) continuous rating scale
• D) semantic differential scale

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Definitions:

Iconic Memory

A component of the visual memory system which includes a very brief (<1 second) recall of visual items.

Continuous Pattern

A persistent and unbroken sequence or occurrence of something.

Short-term Memory

A cognitive function that temporarily stores and manages information required for immediate tasks and activities.

Anterograde Amnesia

A condition where a person loses the ability to form new memories after the event that caused the amnesia, leaving the capacity for recalling events prior to the event intact.