Incremental Validity

question 37

Multiple Choice

Incremental validity

• A)is less valuable than face validity.
• B)defines the base rate in utility theory.
• C)is an estimate of the hit rate.
• D)tells you what you can gain by using a particular test.

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by patterns of thought, emotion, or behavior that are significantly disturbed, leading to distress or impaired functioning.

Medical Model

A framework in healthcare that views psychological disorders as similar to physical diseases, focusing on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention based on biological factors.

Biologically Based

Referring to attributes or behaviors that are rooted in the genetic makeup and biology of an organism.

DSM

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a comprehensive classification of officially recognized psychiatric disorders, used by professionals for diagnosis.