An Instrument Is Developed with the Intent to Measure Whether

question 8

Multiple Choice

An instrument is developed with the intent to measure whether the parenting skills of parents referred for child abuse or neglect improve after participation in a parenting education treatment program.The instrument is found to be valid when untreated parents referred for child abuse or neglect score much worse on it than model parents who are child therapists.Which of the following statements is/are true about the instrument?

• A)It appears to have known groups validity.
• B)Because it is valid, it can be relied upon to detect whether small, subtle improvements occur in the parenting skills of the parents who participate in the program.
• C)It appears to have predictive validity.
• D)All of these.
• E)None of these.

Understand the functions and roles of different brain regions and their impact on behavior and cognition.

Recognize the importance of neural plasticity in learning, memory, and recovery from brain damage.

Identify the effects of brain damage on personality and cognitive functions.

Describe how the brain's structure facilitates communication between its different parts.

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Definitions:

Researchers

Individuals who conduct systematic investigations to establish facts or principles or to collect information on a subject, aiming to expand knowledge.

Conclusions

Represents the final part of something, such as a research study or argument, summarizing the findings or the main points made.

Depressed People

Individuals experiencing depression, a mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with daily activities.

Perceived

To become aware or conscious of something through the senses, especially sight.