Particular Empirical Measures That May or May Not Agree with Common

question 61

Multiple Choice

Particular empirical measures that may or may not agree with common understandings of our individual mental images about a specific concept are known as:

• A) reliability
• B) validity
• C) accuracy
• D) face validity

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Definitions:

Positive Psychology

A branch of psychology focused on the study of human strengths and happiness, aiming to foster well-being and a fulfilled life.

Pathology

The study of diseases, their causes, processes, development, and consequences.

Humanistic Psychology

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person and the uniqueness of each individual's experience.

Cognitive Process

Refers to the mental activities involved in the acquisition, processing, and storage of information.