Brenda Is Developing a Test to Identify Children Who Are

question 11

Multiple Choice

Brenda is developing a test to identify children who are likely to become "school refusers" (i.e. ,they refuse to attend school) .She wants to be certain that her test accurately measures enduring tendencies in the children,so she administers it on two occasions,several weeks apart.Brenda is concerned about the test's ____.

• A)face validity
• B)consequential validity
• C)test-retest reliability
• D)split-half reliability

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Definitions:

Avoidant

Referring to a pattern of behavior characterized by avoidance of emotional intimacy or distressing situations.

Humanistic Approaches

A psychological perspective emphasizing empathy and stresses the good in human behavior.

Internal Experience

Refers to the personal, subjective mental and emotional processes within an individual.

Authentic Self

The true self-concept that is free from the influences of societal expectations and pressures; being genuine and true to one's own personality, values, and beliefs.