In the Context of Counseling Research, Which of the Following

question 5

Multiple Choice

In the context of counseling research, which of the following is true of the measurement approaches based on the item response theory (IRT) ?

• A) It is used to relate one's response patterns to items of similar levels of difficulty to determine the reliability of the test.
• B) It is used to identify levels of how items measure a certain attribute.
• C) It is used to assess the ability of scale items to measure present performance with prior performance.
• D) It is used to examine whether particular scale items have varying levels of internal validity.

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Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by unwanted recurring thoughts and behaviors that the individual feels compelled to perform.

Severe Anxiety

A heightened state of intense fear or discomfort, often characterized by physical and psychological symptoms that significantly impact daily functioning.

Severe Depression

A form of depression characterized by profound feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and lack of interest or pleasure in most activities, significantly affecting a person's daily functioning.

Obsessive-Compulsive

Relating to a disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that produce uneasiness and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) aimed at reducing the anxiety.