In Order to Be Useful,a Test Must Be Valid,that Is,it

question 235

Multiple Choice

In order to be useful,a test must be valid,that is,it must:

• A)measure what it is designed to measure.
• B)compare results against established standards of performance.
• C)produce the same results from one time to the next.
• D)produce comparable results when alternate forms are given.

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Definitions:

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification of mental health conditions and criteria for their diagnosis.

Psychological Disorders

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Epigenetics

Scrutiny of the ways in which altering the expression of genes affects organisms, disregarding changes to the genetic code.

Medical Model

A theory of illness that suggests diseases are caused by identifiable physical factors and should be treated through medical intervention.