The Lower Test-Retest Reliability Coefficients Found to Exist for State

question 50

Multiple Choice

The lower test-retest reliability coefficients found to exist for state anxiety when compared with higher test-retest reliability coefficients obtained for trait anxiety support which premise?

• A) Traits are more enduring personality characteristics than states.
• B) States are more enduring personality characteristics than traits.
• C) Exhibition of anxiety is very situation-dependent.
• D) None of these

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Definitions:

Resistive Members

Refers to individuals within a group who oppose or are reluctant to accept the group's ideas, plans, or changes.

Therapeutic Stance

The mental and emotional position adopted by a therapist during treatment, characterized by empathy, neutrality, and supportiveness.

Listener

An individual who gives attention to sound or speech, engaging in the process of actively receiving and interpreting messages.

Resistant Behaviors

Actions or attitudes displayed by individuals or groups that hinder or oppose change, guidance, or direction.