In Setting a Specific Mean Level Expected for a Criterion

question 15

Multiple Choice

In setting a specific mean level expected for a criterion of success among a treatment group in an outcome evaluation, the evaluation team

• A) depends solely on the program staff since the staff has the best understanding of the program.
• B) works with the staff, but recognizes that program staff members often overestimate the degree clients will change even in an excellent program.
• C) should ignore the program staff members since their level of self-interest will so greatly affect what they suggest that their input is worse than useless.
• D) should use objective information available in the research literature. If such information is not available, the team should decline to conduct an evaluation.

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Definitions:

Paranoid Personality Disorder

A mental condition characterized by a long-term pattern of distrust and suspicion of others, without sufficient basis.

Schizoid

Pertaining to a personality disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of detachment from social relationships and a limited range of emotional expression.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A mental disorder where a person consistently shows no regard for right and wrong and ignores the rights and feelings of others.

Punishment

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