The DSM-IV Groups Disorders on the Basis of

question 137

Multiple Choice

The DSM-IV groups disorders on the basis of

• A)observable symptoms.
• B)assumptions about their causes.
• C)the type of personality associated with each.
• D)the theoretical orientation of their prescribed treatments.

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Definitions:

α

A symbol often used to represent the significance level in hypothesis testing, indicating the probability of rejecting a true null hypothesis.

T

Often refers to the T-statistic in statistical tests, used to determine if there is a significant difference between two groups.

Confidence Interval

A range of values, derived from the sample data, that is believed to cover the true population parameter with a specified level of confidence.

Hypotheses

Plural form of hypothesis, which are proposed explanations made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.