What Is Meant by Using the Score on a Measure

question 66

Essay

What is meant by using the score on a measure of social desirability to test discriminant validity? List the problems associated with self-report inventories and the logic behind assessment of social desirability.

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Definitions:

Social Worker

A professional committed to helping individuals, families, and communities address personal and systemic problems through various therapeutic and support services.

Functional Group Behavior

refers to patterns of behavior that contribute positively to the group's purpose or tasks.

Communicating

The process of conveying messages or information between individuals or groups through various means, verbal or non-verbal.

Personal Feelings

Refers to an individual's internal emotions or sentiments that are subjective and unique to their experiences.