Observation Quiz

1. "Yesterday evening Nancy bit her fingernails while watching television."

Observation only

Evaluation mixed in

I think an observation was expressed without being mixed together with an evaluation.

Explanation

I think an observation was expressed without being mixed together with an evaluation.

2. "Pam was first in line every day this week.”

Observation only

Evaluation mixed in

I think an observation was expressed without being mixed together with an evaluation.

Explanation

I think an observation was expressed without being mixed together with an evaluation.

3. "My father is a good man.”

Observation only

Evaluation mixed in

I consider “good man” to be an evaluation. An observation without evaluation might be:”For the last 25 years my father has given one tenth of his salary to charity.”

Explanation

I consider “good man” to be an evaluation. An observation without evaluation might be:”For the last 25 years my father has given one tenth of his salary to charity.”

4. "John was angry with me yesterday for no reason.”

Observation only

Evaluation mixed in

I consider “for no reason” to be an evaluation. Furthermore, I consider it an evaluation to infer that John was angry. He might have been feeling hurt, scared, sad, or something else. Examples of observations without evaluation might be:”John told me he was angry,” or “John pounded his fist on the table.”

Explanation

I consider “for no reason” to be an evaluation. Furthermore, I consider it an evaluation to infer that John was angry. He might have been feeling hurt, scared, sad, or something else. Examples of observations without evaluation might be:”John told me he was angry,” or “John pounded his fist on the table.”

5. "Janice works too much.”

Observation only

Evaluation mixed in

I consider “too much” to be an evaluation. An observation without evaluation might be, “Janice spent over 60 hours at the office this week.”

Explanation

I consider “too much” to be an evaluation. An observation without evaluation might be, “Janice spent over 60 hours at the office this week.”

6. "Sam didn’t ask for my opinion during the meeting.”

Observation only

Evaluation mixed in

I think an observation was expressed without being mixed together with an evaluation.

Explanation

I think an observation was expressed without being mixed together with an evaluation.

7. "Henry is aggressive.”

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Evaluation mixed in

I consider “aggressive” to be an evaluation. An observation without evaluation might be:”Henry hit his sister when she switched the television channel.”

Explanation

I consider “aggressive” to be an evaluation. An observation without evaluation might be:”Henry hit his sister when she switched the television channel.”

8. "Luke told me I didn’t look good in yellow.”

Observation only

Evaluation mixed in

I think an observation was expressed without being mixed together with an evaluation.

Explanation

I think an observation was expressed without being mixed together with an evaluation.

9. "My aunt complains when I talk with her.”

Observation only

Evaluation mixed in

I consider “complains” to be an evaluation. An observation without evaluation might be: “My aunt called me three times this week, and each time talked about people who treated her in ways she didn’t like.”

Explanation

I consider “complains” to be an evaluation. An observation without evaluation might be: “My aunt called me three times this week, and each time talked about people who treated her in ways she didn’t like.”

10. "My son often doesn’t brush his teeth.”

Observation only

Evaluation mixed in

I consider “often” to be an evaluation. An observation without evaluation might be: “Twice this week my son didn’t brush his teeth before going to bed.”

Explanation

I consider “often” to be an evaluation. An observation without evaluation might be: “Twice this week my son didn’t brush his teeth before going to bed.”