Jacobson and Moore (1981)found That a Spouse's Rating of a Partner's

question 48

Multiple Choice

Jacobson and Moore (1981) found that a spouse's rating of a partner's behavior on the Spouse Observation Checklist often did not match the partner's own rating of his or her behaviors.This study suggested that the Spouse Observation Checklist may have a problem with ________.

• A) construct validity
• B) operationalization
• C) reliability
• D) reactivity

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Definitions:

Impaired Consciousness

A reduced state of awareness where an individual is less responsive to external stimuli, varying from drowsiness to coma.

Disorientation

A confusion about time, place, or identity, often experienced as a symptom of neurological or psychiatric conditions.

Wandering Attention

The tendency for focus to shift away from the task or topic at hand, often leading to distractions and decreased productivity.

Agnosia

A neurological condition characterized by the inability to recognize and identify objects, people, or sounds, despite having functioning sensory organs.