Given a Scale to Measure Family Risk of Child Abuse

question 7

Essay

Given a scale to measure family risk of child abuse or neglect, contrast a way to measure the criterion-related validity of the scale with a way to measure that scale's construct validity.

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Definitions:

Central Traits

Fundamental characteristics that form the foundation of personality, according to Gordon Allport's theory.

Gordon Allport

A pioneering psychologist known for his theory of personality and the concept of the trait.

Self-actualization

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

A personality inventory that categorizes individuals into 16 distinct personality types based on preferences in how they perceive the world and make decisions.