When Psychologists Designed the MMPI, They Evaluated Possible Questions for the Depression

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Multiple Choice

When psychologists designed the MMPI, they evaluated possible questions for the depression scale by asking the following question:

• A) Is the predictive validity of this item higher than its reliability?
• B) Do most depressed people answer this question differently from most nondepressed people?
• C) Do most psychologists agree that this item has something to do with depression?
• D) Does this item correspond to a major point in the current theories about the causes of depression?

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Definitions:

Severe Headache

An intense and disabling pain in the head that can have various causes.

Outcome Behaviors

Outcome behaviors are the observable actions taken by individuals as a result of specific interventions or influences, often assessed to evaluate the effectiveness of a strategy or treatment.

Intervention

An action taken to improve a situation, especially in social, health, or educational settings.

Resourcefulness

The ability to find and use available resources effectively to solve problems or achieve goals.