Which of the Following Is a Unique Threat to Construct

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a unique threat to construct validity found only in behavioral observation?

• A)Acquiescence
• B)Fence sitting
• C)Socially desirable responding
• D)Observer bias

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Definitions:

Negative Symptoms

Features often found in psychiatric conditions, such as schizophrenia, characterized by the absence or diminution of normal behaviors or emotions, such as blunted affect or social withdrawal.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Behavioural Deficits

A lack or reduction in normal behavior patterns, functioning, or activities, often indicative of psychological conditions or developmental disorders.

Flat Affect

Flat affect is a term used in psychology to describe a significant lack of emotional expressiveness or reaction in an individual, often seen in some mental health disorders.