A Practitioner Wants to Choose an Evidence-Based Measure That Produces

question 14

Multiple Choice

A practitioner wants to choose an evidence-based measure that produces the same results consistently. For stability and replicability, the practitioner would be interested in the assessment's:

• A) validity.
• B) reliability.
• C) standard deviation.
• D) central tendency.

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Definitions:

Court

A governmental institution authorized to resolve legal disputes between parties and administer justice in civil, criminal, and administrative matters.

Headache

A pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck, often associated with muscle tension, stress, or a variety of health conditions.

Cognitive-Behavioral

Pertaining to a therapeutic approach that seeks to address dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic procedure.

Conversion Symptoms

Physical symptoms that arise without a medical cause, believed to stem from psychological conflicts or stress.