What Is a Draw Back to the Use of Self-Report

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is a draw back to the use of self-report inventories in assessing AOD problems?

• A)the nature of a self-report instrument may impact validity
• B)self-report inventories generally have less than adequate reliability
• C)self-report inventories can only be administered by psychologists
• D)self-report inventories are expensive since computer scoring is required

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Definitions:

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that affects mood, emotion, sleep, and appetite.

Hormone

Biological chemicals released by glands that regulate bodily functions and behavior by acting on specific target organs.

Appetite-Suppressing

Related to or having the ability to reduce the desire to eat, often used in the context of diet and weight loss.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus, responsible for regulating many vital bodily functions including hunger, thirst, temperature, and emotional responses.