When a Model Contains Mechanisms Related to Those of a Disorder

question 12

Multiple Choice

When a model contains mechanisms related to those of a disorder, this is referred to as ____.

• A) construct validity
• B) predictive validity
• C) external validity
• D) face validity

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Definitions:

Neural Pathway

A series of connected neurons that transmit signals between different parts of the brain or between the brain and the rest of the nervous system.

Fovea

A small depression in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is highest, due to a high concentration of cones.

Phonemic Distinctions

The ability to recognize and differentiate between distinct phonemes, which are the smallest units of sound that can change the meaning of a word.

Native Language

The first language a person learns to speak, which is usually the language spoken in the family or community in which they were raised.