Failures to Replicate the Structure of Complex Scales Are Common

question 48

Multiple Choice

Failures to replicate the structure of complex scales are common in psychometric research. Only scales with _______ structures and based on _______ psychometric models tend to show structural stability regardless of sampling.

• A) enduring, simple
• B) complex, weak
• C) weak, complex
• D) simple, enduring
• E) simple, complex

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Definitions:

Craving

A strong desire or urge for a specific substance or experience, often seen in the context of addiction.

Severity Specifier

An addition to a diagnosis that provides more information on the severity, course, and descriptive features of the mental disorder.

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative guide to diagnosing mental disorders.

Substance Use Disorder

A disorder characterized by the excessive or harmful use of substances, including drugs and alcohol, leading to significant impairment or distress.