Each of the following is an appropriate strategy for using rating scales consistently, EXCEPT ______.
A. use only one rating scale for all items in the survey
B. use scales for each item that have similar anchors at each end of the scale
C. use many different rating scales with different anchors to ensure that participants get used to the changing scales throughout the survey
D. if scales are different, then clearly indicate the change in the rating scale for the next group of items
Answer: C
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