Which Type of Rating Scale May Be Effective in Minimizing

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which type of rating scale may be effective in minimizing the halo effect?

• A) forced-choice
• B) bipolar
• C) numerical
• D) graphic

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Definitions:

Joy/Happiness

A state of well-being and contentment characterized by feelings of pleasure and satisfaction.

Reactive, Difficult Infants

Infants who are particularly likely to react negatively to new situations or stimuli and are generally more challenging to soothe or calm.

Temperamental Traits

Temperamental traits refer to basic aspects of an individual’s personality, such as emotionality or sociability, which are believed to be genetically influenced and present from early life.

Environmental Influences

Factors within one's surroundings that affect behaviors, development, and growth.