Validity of Self-Report Measures of Substance Abuse Varies with Such

question 46

Multiple Choice

Validity of self-report measures of substance abuse varies with such factors as whether ______.

• A) respondents are sober or intoxicated at time of interview
• B) the measure refers to recent or lifetime abuse
• C) the respondents think their responses might affect chances of receiving housing
• D) all of these

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