Discuss the Validity and Reliability of Self-Report Measures

question 59

Essay

Discuss the validity and reliability of self-report measures.

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Definitions:

Gestalt Therapy

A therapeutic technique that accentuates the need for personal responsibility, focusing on the person's immediate experiences, the relationship between therapist and client, the environmental and social influences on an individual's existence, and the adjustments made by persons as a reaction to their encompassing circumstances.

Outcome Research

The study of the results or outcomes of interventions or treatments, aimed at determining their effectiveness or impact.

Active Placebo

A control substance or treatment that is designed to mimic the side effects of the experimental treatment without containing the active therapeutic agent, used in clinical trials to improve the blinding process.

Allegiance Effect

The phenomenon where the belief and enthusiasm of the therapist for the therapy they provide can influence the outcome of treatment.