In Which of the Following Surveys Should You Place the Most

question 42

Multiple Choice

In which of the following surveys should you place the most trust?

• A) a survey by a large oil company that shows its product is better than that of other companies
• B) a telephone survey by a weekly newspaper that indicates prison reform is necessary
• C) a university study by known sociologists that concludes welfare payments are insufficient
• D) a woman's magazine survey that questions its subscribers about drug use by housewives

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Definitions:

Development Goals

Long-term aims or objectives that guide personal, professional, or societal growth and improvement.

Improve Oneself

The process of self-enhancement through activities that increase self-awareness, develop talents, and potential, and contribute to the realization of dreams and aspirations.

Long Term

Relating to a period of time that extends far into the future; often in contrast to short-term or immediate.

Operant Conditioning

A developmental procedure where the force of a response is changed by either encouragement or discipline.