Which of These Is NOT a Drawback to Using Open-Ended

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a drawback to using open-ended questions?

• A)coding requires highly trained raters
• B)people are forced to use a specific response scale
• C)participants may not provide information on important concepts
• D)coding can be very time-intensive

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that was once neutral but, through association with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually provokes a conditioned reaction.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any need for prior learning.

Antecedent

An event or condition that precedes and triggers a behavior or action in the context of behavior analysis.

Edward Lee Thorndike

An American psychologist best known for his work in comparative psychology and the theory of connectionism, emphasizing the role of practice and reward in learning.