The Value of Any Model Is That It Enables the User

question 26

True/False

The value of any model is that it enables the user to make inferences about the real situation.

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Definitions:

DSM Advantages

Refers to the benefits of using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, such as providing a common language for diagnosing and classifying mental disorders.

Validity

The extent to which a concept, conclusion, or measurement is well-founded and likely corresponds accurately to the real world.

Reliability

The degree to which an assessment tool produces stable and consistent results.

Test Construction

The process of developing a test that accurately measures what it is intended to measure, including the creation of test items and validation of the test.