The Ages and Stages Questionnaire, Third Edition (ASQ-3) Has a Sensitivity

question 1

Multiple Choice

The Ages and Stages Questionnaire, Third Edition (ASQ-3) has a sensitivity of 0.70 to 0.90. This means that different studies found the sensitivity to range from 0.70 to 0.90. The interpretation of a sensitivity of 0.90 is that:

• A) 90% of the children who receive positive screening results truly have a developmental problem
• B) 90% of the children who receive a positive screening results do not have a developmental problem
• C) 90% of the children who had the ASQ-3 completed by their parent or primary care provider will be referred for early intervention services.

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Definitions:

Cultural Adaptation

The process through which individuals or groups adjust to and integrate new cultural practices, norms, and values into their lives.

Environmental Pressures

External forces in the environment that can affect the survival and development of an organism or organization.

Stability

The quality of being resistant to change and capable of maintaining a constant condition.

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often accompanied by a dismissive or derogatory view towards other cultures.