Explain Why Psychodynamic Theorists Believe That Objective Tests Are of Little

question 21

Multiple Choice

Explain why Psychodynamic theorists believe that objective tests are of little use because _______.

• A)they are difficult to score
• B)people are not usually aware of the unconscious determinants of their behavior
• C)they are usually neither valid nor reliable
• D)it is difficult to agree on the meaning of test results

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Definitions:

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification of mental disorders used by healthcare professionals.

Reliability

The degree to which an assessment tool produces stable and consistent results over multiple administrations or observations.

Diagnostic

Pertaining to the identification and characterization of diseases or disorders through systematic analysis of symptoms, history, and test results.

Standardized Test

A test that is administered and scored in a consistent manner to ensure legal defensibility and fairness in measurement of academic achievement or aptitude.