Two Observers Record Similar Observations on a Behavioral Rating Scale

question 38

Multiple Choice

Two observers record similar observations on a behavioral rating scale for a group of children they are watching. The researchers have established what kind of reliability?

• A) split-half reliability
• B) internal reliability
• C) test-retest reliability
• D) inter-rater reliability

Understand the evidence supporting the effectiveness of psychotherapy.

Understand the principles and techniques of psychoanalytic therapy, including dream interpretation and free association.

Recognize the use of role-playing in therapy to address internal conflicts and improve self-understanding.

Identify patterns of avoidance in therapy, such as resistance, and understand their implications for treatment outcomes.

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