Harkins Is Interested in Using Several Psychological Tests in a Study

question 127

Multiple Choice

Harkins is interested in using several psychological tests in a study assessing the stability of personality traits from childhood into middle adulthood. What should Dr. Harkins keep in mind as he selects tests for his research?

• A)The tests should accurately and consistently reflect each participant's characteristics on some dimension.
• B)The tests should be newer versions-specifically, no more than 5 years old.
• C)The tests should permit subjective interpretation of participant responses.
• D)The tests should take no more than 15 minutes to administer and 30 minutes to score.

Recognize the need for staff to have frequent meetings due to the interpersonal conflict potential among patients with personality disorders.

Understand the concept of splitting and its management in therapeutic settings.

Identify and understand the symptoms and complications of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

Evaluate and assess the psychological factors connected to eating disorders such as body image and coping mechanisms.

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