As with Nonstandardized Evaluations, Standardized Measures Have Both Advantages and Disadvantages

question 16

Multiple Choice

As with nonstandardized evaluations, standardized measures have both advantages and disadvantages. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of standardized evaluations?

• A) They are considered more reliable and valid
• B) The therapist is better able to make cross-client comparisons
• C) The therapist is better able to make comparisons across time
• D) They are easily adapted for diverse clients

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Definitions:

Prairie Voles

A species of rodents known for their monogamous behavior, often used in research to study the biology of social bonding and attachment.

Monogamous

A mating system in which an individual has only one partner during their lifetime or at any one time, creating a strong pair bond.

Selective Forces

Factors in the environment that influence the reproductive success of organisms, driving the process of natural selection and evolutionary change.

Brain Size

The physical volume or mass of the brain, often associated with cognitive abilities and intelligence across different species.