A Psychological Test That Measures What We Intend It to Measure

question 144

Multiple Choice

A psychological test that measures what we intend it to measure is said to be

• A) valid.
• B) normed.
• C) standardized.
• D) reliable.

Comprehend the impact of societal attitudes on sexual functioning in gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals.

Recognize the diverse treatments available for sexual dysfunctions and their adaptations for different orientations.

Understand the significance and methods of exploring underlying psychological factors in therapy.

Identify the difference between paraphilias and paraphilic disorders as described in DSM-5.

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Definitions:

Informed Consent

A legal and ethical requirement ensuring individuals are fully aware of and understand the implications of participating in a particular procedure or activity.

Deception

The act of misleading or lying to others, often used as a tactic in research to maintain the integrity of the study’s outcome.

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments to evenly distribute participants across treatment and control groups, minimizing bias.

Random Sampling

A method in statistics where individuals are selected from a larger population in such a way that each individual has an equal chance of being chosen.