Individuals Can Vary in Their Strength of Their Need for Affiliation

question 12

Multiple Choice

Individuals can vary in their strength of their need for affiliation as a function of ________.

• A)environmental factors only
• B)either their traits or temporary states
• C)temporary states only
• D)their traits only
• E)absolutely nothing,since people do not differ in terms of their strength of their need for affiliation

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Definitions:

Concurrent Validity

The extent to which the results of a particular test or assessment correlate with those of a previously established measurement performed at the same time.

Dimensional Classification

An approach in psychology that quantifies symptoms or behaviors along a spectrum rather than categorically separating them into distinct conditions.

Categorical Classification

A system that organizes or classifies entities into distinct categories based on specific criteria or characteristics.

Diagnostic System

Refers to a standardized method used for identifying and classifying mental health disorders.