When Two Observers Simultaneously Observing the Same Infant Agree on Their

question 111

Multiple Choice

When two observers simultaneously observing the same infant agree on their descriptions of how upset she becomes when a pacifier is taken from her, this is an example of:

• A) an experiment.
• B) validity.
• C) reliability.
• D) replicability.

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Definitions:

Risk Factor

Any attribute, characteristic or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury.

Protective Factor

An aspect of an individual's environment or personality that reduces their vulnerability to negative psychological or physical outcomes.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and actions (compulsions).

Repetitive

Characterized by repeating the same action or event over and over again.