Dr Gonzalez Devised a New Scale to Measure Depressive Symptoms

question 67

Multiple Choice

Dr. Gonzalez devised a new scale to measure depressive symptoms of Hispanic females. To be sure that his test is actually measuring depressive symptoms, he will have his test group respond to his new instrument and the Beck Depression Inventory, as well as completing a social desirability scale, which should be unrelated to depression. Dr. Gonzalez is ____.

• A) checking the validity of his measure of depressive symptoms
• B) checking the reliability of his measure of depressive symptoms
• C) assessing the honesty of his participants
• D) pursuing idiographic research

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Definitions:

Unsolicited

Something not asked for and often unwanted, typically referring to communications or goods.

Employment

The condition of having paid work or being engaged in a profession or occupation.

Indirect Refusal Pattern

A communication strategy used to say no or decline a request in a polite and less direct manner.

Messages

Information communicated through various means such as speech, text, or signals.