Clayton Has a History of Depression

question 3

Multiple Choice

Clayton has a history of depression.As part of his self-care, he takes a depression assessment every six months.His results tend to be very consistent, except when he is in a serious depression and his results show elevated levels of depression.The fact that Clayton's results vary with his changes in mood, mirroring his depression levels, supports the _____ of the assessment.

• A) validity
• B) reliability
• C) continuous nature
• D) confounding nature

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Satisfaction

A sense of fulfillment or joy derived from within oneself, not dependent on external factors.

Extrinsic Rewards

Rewards that come from outside an individual, such as money, praise, or awards, which motivate behavior.

Self-Efficacy

A person’s belief that he or she is capable of producing desired results, such as mastering new skills and reaching goals.

Performance Goals

Objectives aimed at demonstrating competence or achieving a specific standard of excellence in a task.