A Psychologist Who Relies on Psychological Tests That Are Directly

question 12

Multiple Choice

A psychologist who relies on psychological tests that are directly relevant to the assessment task that have strong psychometric qualities and uses normative data and base rate information whenever available,s/he is

• A)employing strategies to improve the accuracy of clinical judgment.
• B)contributing to the development of local norms.
• C)increasing her understanding of personal biases and preconceptions.
• D)using the anchoring and adjustment heuristic.

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Definitions:

Positive Assumptions

The concept of maintaining an optimistic outlook and expecting good outcomes, often leading to positive behavior and attitudes towards life and challenges.

Negative Assumptions

Cognitive biases or beliefs that lead an individual to view situations or outcomes more pessimistically, potentially contributing to anxiety and depression.

Cognitive Dissonance

The unease experienced mentally by an individual who possesses two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Smoker

An individual who inhales the smoke of burning tobacco products, such as cigarettes or cigars.