Which of the Following Is an Appropriate Interpretation for LR-

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an appropriate interpretation for LR-?

• A) A negative test score is very unlikely to have come from a person with the health problem.
• B) A negative test score is suggestive, but insufficient to rule out the health problem.
• C) A negative test score is uninformative for ruling out disorder.

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Definitions:

Magnification

In cognitive psychology, a distortion involving exaggerating the importance or significance of events, often seen in anxiety and depression.

Minimization

A defense mechanism where the individual downplays the significance or impact of an event or emotion.

Contingency Contracting

A behavioral intervention technique involving a written agreement between a client and a counselor specifying a behavior to be changed and the consequences that follow as a result.

Token Economy

A behavioral modification system that uses tokens as a form of reinforcement for displaying desired behaviors, which can later be exchanged for various rewards.