Which of the following is a device for measuring a variable that asks
respondents to indicate the degree to which they agree or disagree
with a series of equally weighted attitude statements?
A. an index
B. a linear scale
C. a Thurstone scale
D. GAS
B
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Hypothetically, do you foresee any ethical dilemmas with applying cognitive and behavioral therapy to involuntary clients?
What will be an ideal response?
Marian, a 14-year-old girl from a poor, single parent family appears for an interview with the school social worker to discuss excessive school absences. Recently, she has withdrawn from friends and her school grades have dramatically declined. The school social worker learns that she recently lost several front teeth in an auto accident. As a result, her upper lip appears to have partially collapsed, giving her somewhat a odd appearance. She seems to have withdrawn and shy and says that other students make fun of her appearance. How should the social worker focus initial intervention?
A. Address Marian's feelings about her appearance and suggest that she join a school friendship group to help her find better social outlets. B. Discuss Marian's school absences with her parents and try to obtain their cooperation in urging her to attend. C. Work with Marian and her family to arrange a prosthetic replacement for her teeth. D. Encourage Marian to disregard the insensitivity of others and encourage her to return to school.
Obama was tested from the outset of his presidency by the most polarized politics since Newt Gingrich led Republicans to their landslide Congressional victory of 1994.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which decades was known as the Decade of Development?
a. The first post-war decade of 1945-1955. b. The 1960s. c. The 1950s. d. The 1970s.