Researchers Studying the Psychometric Adequacy of the Anxiety Sensitivity Index

question 51

Multiple Choice

Researchers studying the psychometric adequacy of the Anxiety Sensitivity Index (ASI) allege the following criticism:

• A)It has a high false-positive rate.
• B)It does not correspond with current diagnostic criteria.
• C)It overemphasizes physiological symptoms.
• D)Its number of factors remains uncertain.

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Definitions:

REM

Rapid Eye Movement, a phase of sleep characterized by rapid movement of the eyes, increased respiratory rate, and vivid dreams.

NREM

Non-Rapid Eye Movement sleep, a restorative phase of sleep characterized by deep physical relaxation and slower brain waves.

Delta Waves

Low-frequency brain waves that are present during deep sleep and are associated with healing and regeneration in the human body.

Circadian Rhythm

The natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours.