A Patient Started Diazepam 5 Mg Twice Daily 6 Months

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient started diazepam 5 mg twice daily 6 months ago.Now, the patient requires 10 mg to achieve the same effect.What phenomenon is responsible for this situation?

• A) Addiction
• B) Tolerance
• C) Dependence
• D) Disinhibition

Understand the range and interpretation of correlation coefficients.

Recognize the relationship between standard error of measurement and reliability.

Understand how different constructs affect test score variance.

Know the advantages and disadvantages of alternate forms reliability.

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Definitions:

Structured Observation

An observational measure in which an individual’s behavior is viewed and recorded in a controlled environment; a situation created by the experimenter.

Naturalistic Observation

A research method in which a researcher views and records an individual’s behavior in natural, real-world settings.

Clinical Interview

A method of assessment where a clinician interacts with a client to gather information about their psychological state, history, and functioning.

Questionnaire

A research method in which researchers use a survey or set of questions to collect data from large samples of people.