Describe How the Strange Situation Laboratory Model Works and What

question 37

Essay

Describe how the strange situation laboratory model works and what it is used to study.

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Definitions:

Personality Disorder Trait Specified

A categorization for personality disorders not fitting established criteria, focusing on specific problematic traits.

DSM Categories

Classifications of mental disorders as organized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a guide used by healthcare professionals.

Validity

The extent to which a test or research measures what it claims to measure accurately and reliably.

Reliability

The consistency and dependability of a measurement or assessment tool over time, indicating the same results under consistent conditions.