The Theory Behind Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a New Method

question 79

True/False

The theory behind Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a new method of treating anxiety disorders is widely accepted.

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Definitions:

Construct Validity

The extent to which an assessment accurately measures what it is supposed to measure.

Criterion Validity

The extent to which a measure is related to an outcome. It assesses whether a test reflects a certain set of abilities by correlating test results with a criterion measure.

Face Validity

The extent to which a test appears to measure what it is supposed to measure at face value.

Naturalist Intelligence

A type of intelligence described by Howard Gardner, involving sensitivity to and understanding of the natural world and living things.