Validity Is

question 75

Multiple Choice

Validity is:

• A)the ability of a test to provide consistent results over multiple administrations to the same individual.
• B)the ability of a test to measure what it is purported to measure.
• C)the ability of a test to provide similar test findings in individuals with the same neurological injuries,such as mild brain trauma.
• D)the ability of a test to prevent false alarms or false positives.

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Definitions:

OCD

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a mental health condition characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and actions (compulsions).

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, associated with decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Cognitive Rigidity

The inability or unwillingness to change one's thinking or to adapt one's thoughts to new information or situations.

Manic

Relating to or affected by mania, a mental state characterized by excessive excitement, energy, and sometimes delusions or hallucinations.