A Score of 5 or More on the Short Form

question 18

Multiple Choice

A score of 5 or more on the short form of the Geriatric Depression Scale indicates the respondent is likely experiencing depression. A score of 5 in this instance is known as what?

• A) A cutting score.
• B) A population norm for older adults.
• C) A scale score.
• D) The extent of measurement error.

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Definitions:

Decentering

A critical process of shifting focus from a dominant or centralized perspective to recognize and value diverse viewpoints and experiences.

Technoscience

An interdisciplinary field that focuses on the inseparable relationships between science and technology, emphasizing their co-production.

Semiotics of Materiality

The study of how material objects convey meaning through their use and interpretation in a cultural context.

Antiessentialism

A philosophical standpoint arguing against the idea that entities have a set of attributes essential to their identity and function.