In developing a measure of "need for cognition" (the degree to which people like thinking and problem-solving), Dr. Jonason asks his participants to rate their agreement with the following statement: "I frequently solve and enjoy solving crossword puzzles and Sudoku puzzles." What is the problem with this question?

1. It is a forced-choice question.

2. It is a double-barreled question.

3. It is a leading question.

4. It has a double negative.

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28 September, 15:58

In developing a measure of "need for cognition" (the degree to which people like thinking and problem-solving), Dr. Jonason asks his participants to rate their agreement with the following statement: "I frequently solve and enjoy solving crossword puzzles and Sudoku puzzles." What is the problem with this question?

1. It is a forced-choice question.

2. It is a double-barreled question.

3. It is a leading question.

4. It has a double negative.

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2. It is a double-barreled question.

Explanation:

A double barreled question is happens when two questions are asked together at the same time and the response allows only one answer. As seen in the question, Dr. Jonason is asking them to agree with how frequently they play crossword puzzle and Sudoku puzzle, putting two different puzzles combined in the same question and expecting just a level of agreement from them.