Accurate Diagnoses Are Partly Dependent on the Reliability and Validity

question 80

Multiple Choice

Accurate diagnoses are partly dependent on the reliability and validity of the diagnostic system being used .What else does diagnostic accuracy depend on?

• A)the patient's ability to describe his or her symptoms clearly and honestly
• B)the skills and training of the clinician
• C)valid statistics regarding the prevalence of the disorder
• D)the efficacy of treatments available for a given psychological disorder

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