Two Practical Issues to Keep in Mind When Selecting an Instrument

question 34

Multiple Choice

Two practical issues to keep in mind when selecting an instrument are:

• A)quality of assessment warranting the cost; time investment is worthwhile
• B)popularity of assessment; how enjoyable taking the assessment appears to be for clients
• C)recommendations from clients; year of most recent edition
• D)none of the above are correct because practicality depends on the personality of the individual doing the assessment

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Definitions:

Peer Approval

The acceptance or recognition one receives from their peers or contemporaries, often influencing behavior and self-esteem.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobes of the brain, implicated in complex cognitive behavior, personality expression, decision making, and moderating social behavior.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involving several areas near the edge of the cortex concerned with instinct and mood. It controls basic emotions (such as fear and pleasure) and drives (such as those for food and sex).

Basal Ganglia

The basal ganglia are a group of nuclei in the brain involved in controlling movement and coordination, as well as aspects of learning and emotional response.