Jacob Decides to Measure Three Different Coping Strategies in a Group

Multiple Choice

Jacob decides to measure three different coping strategies in a group of subjects. To do this, he has each subject fill out a questionnaire that contains statements about behaviours engaged in when faced with a stressful situation. Subjects must decide on a scale of 1 to 5 how often they engage in these behaviours. This is an example of

A) categorical classification.
B) dimensional classification.
C) measurement classification.
D) inter-rater classification.
E) behaviour classification.