A Clinical Psychologist Develops a Clinical Interview to Assess for the Presence

question 54

Multiple Choice

A clinical psychologist develops a clinical interview to assess for the presence of alcohol abuse and dependence.In evaluating the interview,the psychologist conducts a study that compares people's current scores on this interview with their current scores on a well-established paper-and-pencil measure of alcohol abuse and dependence.What kind of validity does this study appear to be assessing?

• A) content validity
• B) predictive validity
• C) concurrent validity
• D) discriminant validity

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Definitions:

Central Traits

are the key characteristics that define an individual's personality and are thought to be central to how we perceive and describe others.

Secondary Traits

Personality characteristics that are less consistent and more situational, influencing behavior in fewer scenarios compared to primary traits.

Unconditional Positive Regard

A concept in psychology that involves accepting and supporting someone regardless of what they say or do, often used in therapeutic settings.

Self-actualization

A concept in psychology referring to the realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone.