A Screening Device Is Able to Indicate a Problem When

question 46

Multiple Choice

A screening device is able to indicate a problem when it is present and accurately indicate the absence of a problem when none exists. In psychological terms, this would constitute

• A) screening specificity.
• B) screening sensitivity.
• C) differential diagnosis.
• D) sensitivity and specificity.

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Definitions:

Cue

A signal or stimulus that guides or prompts an action, response, or decision.

Relative Displacement

A measure of the change in position of an object in relation to a reference point.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, enabling communication and response to the environment.

Voluntary Eye Movements

Eye movements that are consciously controlled, allowing for the visual scanning of the environment.