How Many of the Following (Flashbacks to the Traumatizing Events

question 164

Multiple Choice

How many of the following (flashbacks to the traumatizing events, feelings of helplessness, feelings of extreme euphoria) are characteristic of an individual experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder?

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) 2
• D) 3

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Definitions:

Coefficient Alpha

A statistical measure used to assess the reliability or internal consistency of a test or scale.

Kuder-Richardson

A set of formulas used to assess the reliability of binary (e.g., true/false, yes/no) scored tests or items within tests.

Low Validity

refers to the situation where a test does not accurately measure what it is supposed to measure, indicating a weak relationship between test scores and the intended construct.

Item Characteristic Curve

A graphical representation that shows the probability of a respondent answering a test item correctly at different levels of ability.