Of the Many Factors Influencing the Choice of Assessment Tools

question 41

Multiple Choice

Of the many factors influencing the choice of assessment tools, one of the most important factors affecting a clinician's choice is the

• A) length of time it takes to administer an assessment tool.
• B) difficulty of scoring a test.
• C) availability of computer-scoring services for validity.
• D) person's age and developmental status.

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Definitions:

Continuous Reinforcement Schedule

A reinforcement strategy in which every instance of a desired behavior is reinforced, leading to quicker learning of the behavior.

Unconditioned Avoidance Response

An automatic, natural reaction to avoid harm or unpleasantness without the need for previous conditioning.

Electra Complex

A psychoanalytic theory which posits that a girl during her psychosexual development experiences a sense of competition with her mother for the affections of her father.

Castration Anxiety

A psychoanalytic concept referring to a deep fear of losing one's genitalia or their function.