All of the Following Are Characteristics of Specific Domain Tests

question 30

Multiple Choice

All of the following are characteristics of specific domain tests EXCEPT ___.

• A) They have relatively few items.
• B) They yield few scores.
• C) They have extensive norm groups.
• D) They can be completed quickly, often in less than 15 minutes.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus strengthens a behavior or increases its likelihood of being repeated.

Content-Specificity

Distinct cognitive content is related to different types of disorders. For example, depression is related to thoughts of deprivation and loss, whereas anxiety is related to themes of threat and potential harm.

Beck's Theory

A theory developed by Aaron T. Beck that primarily focuses on the role of negative cognitive biases and thoughts in the development and maintenance of depression.

Prevailing Schemas

Dominant cognitive frameworks or beliefs that influence how individuals interpret and respond to information.