Standard Measures Devised to Assess Behavior Objectively;used by Psychologists to Help

question 13

Multiple Choice

Standard measures devised to assess behavior objectively;used by psychologists to help people make decisions about their lives and understand more about themselves,are called ___________________.

• A)reliability
• B)validity
• C)psychological tests
• D)standard deviations

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Definitions:

Rigid Pattern

A fixed and unchangeable sequence or way of behaving, thinking, or doing something that is difficult to alter.

Personality Disorder

A type of mental disorder characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, exhibited across many contexts and deviating markedly from those accepted by the individual's culture.

Categorical Approach

A method of classification based on distinct and separate categories, often used in psychiatric diagnosis to classify mental disorders.

Diagnosis

The process of identifying a disease or condition from its signs and symptoms through examination, testing, and analysis by medical professionals.