The Accompanying Table Shows Cassie's Preference Ranking for Different Brands

question 36

Multiple Choice

The accompanying table shows Cassie's preference ranking for different brands of boots in both 2011 and 2012. Her preferences are ranked from 1 to 4, where 4 is her most-preferred brand and 1 is her least-preferred brand. In 2011, one of Cassie's ten close friends owned a pair of Ugg boots. In 2012, six of Cassie's eleven close friends owned a pair of Ugg boots. Based on this information, which effect would likely explain the change in Cassie's preference ranking for Ugg boots from 2011 to 2012? $\begin{array}{lll}\text { Brand of Boots }&2011 \text { Preference Ranking }&2012 \text { Preference Ranking }\\\text { Adidas } & 3 & 2 \\\text { Clarke's } & 4 & 3 \\\text { Ecco } & 1 & 1 \\\text { Ugg } & 2 & 4\end{array}$

• A) social norming effect
• B) superiority effect
• C) bandwagon effect
• D) friendship effect
• E) consumer preference effect

Recognize the critical role of the counseling relationship in predicting therapeutic outcomes.

Comprehend the principles of evidence-based practice (EBP) and its practical application over ESTs.

Identify the essential criteria distinguishing efficacious and specific treatments from ESTs.

Analyze the impact of competency, expanded research base, and evidence-based treatment movements on the application of theory in counseling.

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Definitions:

Variability

The extent to which data points in a statistical distribution or data set diverge from the average or mean, indicating the dispersion in the dataset.

Mean

The arithmetic average of a set of numbers, found by dividing the sum of all numbers in the set by the count of numbers.

Qualitative Variables

Variables that describe or categorize attributes or characteristics that are not numerical but can be observed qualitatively.

Summarized

The presentation of data or information in a condensed form, highlighting the main points or statistics.