Since There Are Substantial Problems with Reliability and Validity of the Diagnoses

question 85

Multiple Choice

Since there are substantial problems with reliability and validity of the diagnoses of personality disorders, ________

• A) they are rarely used in clinical practice.
• B) it is less likely that research on a disorder will be able to be replicated by other researchers.
• C) they are considered by clinicians only as suggestions and do not have an impact on treatment decisions.
• D) very little research or search for treatments is done.

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Definitions:

Primary Colors

A group of colors from which all other colors can be obtained through mixing.

Basic Hues

The primary colors from which all other colors can be generated or mixed, typically considered to be red, blue, yellow, and sometimes green.

Visual Acuity

The clarity or sharpness of vision, a measure of how well a person can see details of an object at a specific distance.

Dark Adaptation

The process by which the eyes adjust to low light conditions, improving the ability to see in the dark.