One of the Major Drawbacks of Behavioral Assessment Methods in Comparison

question 13

Multiple Choice

One of the major drawbacks of behavioral assessment methods in comparison with traditional tests is that the behavioral assessment methods tend to be ___.

• A) inconvenient to use
• B) lacking in face validity
• C) frowned upon by psychiatrists
• D) unrelated to treatment

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Definitions:

Supertaster

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Glutamate

A major excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain involved in memory, learning, and the regulation of the nervous system.

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Specialized sensory cells located on the tongue that are responsible for detecting the five basic taste types: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

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