What Is the Difference Between Validity and Reliability? Give an Example

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Essay

What is the difference between validity and reliability? Give an example of each.

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Definitions:

Dissociative Disorders

Disorders in which conscious awareness becomes separated (dissociated) from previous memories, thoughts, and feelings.

Fantasy-prone Patients

Individuals who engage in extensive fantasy and daydreaming, experiencing vivid imaginations as almost real.

Leading Questions

Questions framed in a way that suggests a particular answer or influences the respondent's reply.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states within a single individual.