When Testing Is Necessary in Order to Determine Pathology

question 31

Multiple Choice

When testing is necessary in order to determine pathology,

• A)projective tests such as the Rorschach should be used.
• B)it is better to over assess than under assess the pathology.
• C)tests that overpathologize, like the Rorschach, should be avoided.
• D)labels will only help to define the problem.

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Definitions:

Operant Behavior

Behavior that is controlled or influenced by its consequences, including rewards and punishments.

Specific Stimulus

A specific stimulus is a particular environmental factor or event that elicits a response from an organism.

Assessment Methods

Techniques and tools used to evaluate, measure, and document the readiness, learning progress, skill acquisition, or educational needs of students.

Experimental Psychology

A branch of psychology that studies the mind and behavior through controlled experiments and systematic observation.