Which One of the Following Was a Criterion for the Validity

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following was a criterion for the validity study for the Suicide Probability Scale conducted at Father Flanagan's Boys Home in Nebraska?

• A) number of suicides
• B) number of self-destructive behaviors
• C) number of prior attempts of suicides
• D) test scores on the Suicide Probability Scale

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Definitions:

Self-Objectification

The process by which individuals view themselves primarily as objects judged based on appearance, rather than based on abilities or personality.

Functionally Autonomous Motives

Refers to the idea that certain behaviors or motives can become independent from their original causes and continue to be pursued for their own sake.

Personality

The combination of character, behavioral, temperamental, emotional, and mental traits that define an individual's distinctive patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting.

Separation

Separation refers to the process or state of being apart from others, which can have physical or emotional dimensions.