There are 50 items in a summated rating scale and the items are scored 1=strongly disagree and 5=strongly agree for positive statements while the reverse scoring is used for negative statements. Subject A has a total score of 150 toward the attitude object "x." This means that
A) subject A has a positive attitude toward "x" because his score exceeds the "middle" score of 125.
B) subject A has a negative attitude toward "x" because his score exceeds the "middle" score of 125.
C) subject A is indifferent to "x" because his score is in the midrange of possible scores.
D) subject A has a more favorable attitude toward "x" than the average subject.
E) none of the above.

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The Answer of There are 50 items in a summated rating scale and the items are scored 1=strongly disagree and 5=strongly agree for positive statements while the reverse scoring is used for negative statements. Subject A has a total score of 150 toward the attitude object "x." This means that
A) subject A has a positive attitude toward "x" because his score exceeds the "middle" score of 125.
B) subject A has a negative attitude toward "x" because his score exceeds the "middle" score of 125.
C) subject A is indifferent to "x" because his score is in the midrange of possible scores.
D) subject A has a more favorable attitude toward "x" than the average subject.
E) none of the above.

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