Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Multimethod

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of a multimethod assessment?

• A) A psychologist asks a parent and a teacher to complete a rating scale about a child's behavior.
• B) A psychologist observes a child at school and then asks a teacher to complete a rating scale about the child's behavior at home.
• C) A psychologist gathers data from parents about the child's behavior at home, at school, and at home on the weekend.
• D) A psychologist uses self-report questionnaires from parents, teachers, and the child to assess the child's mood.

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Definitions:

Naturally Adaptive

This term refers to the inherent ability of organisms to adjust and suit their behavior or physiology to environmental changes for survival and reproduction.

Associative Learning

A learning process by which a subject comes to associate stimuli with certain behaviors or outcomes, such as in classical or operant conditioning.

Cognitive Processes

The cognitive operations or activities engaged in obtaining knowledge and comprehension through thinking, experiencing, and sensory input.

Genetic Predispositions

Inherent genetic traits that may influence an individual’s likelihood of developing certain diseases, behaviors, or characteristics.