Attempts at Controlling Rater Bias Have Included All of the Following

question 114

Multiple Choice

Attempts at controlling rater bias have included all of the following EXCEPT

• A) improving the content validity of the instrument being used.
• B) clarifying terminology to increase reliability.
• C) providing practice sessions in observing and rating others.
• D) comparing ratings of new raters with those of more experienced raters.

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Definitions:

Breathing While Asleep

The automatic process of respiration during sleep, which includes both inhaling and exhaling air to provide oxygen to the body and remove carbon dioxide.

Night Terrors

Intense episodes of fear that occur during deep, non-REM sleep, often resulting in screaming, thrashing, or panic in the affected person.

Sleep Apnea

A condition where an individual experiences interruptions in breathing or instances of light breathing while sleeping.

Snorting And Gasping

Involuntary intake of air sharply through the nose and mouth respectively, often as a response to shock or a need for oxygen.