Why Is the Timeframe of 6 Months Important in Diagnosing

question 77

Multiple Choice

Why is the timeframe of 6 months important in diagnosing pain disorder?

• A) It determines whether the symptoms are acute or chronic
• B) It determines whether the pain is real or imagined
• C) It determines whether the pain is localized or generalized
• D) It determines whether there is a psychological condition present that plays a causal role

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Definitions:

Validity

The extent to which a test accurately measures what it is intended to measure.

Correlation

A statistical measure that describes the extent to which two variables change together, but does not necessarily imply causation.

Discriminant Validity

The extent to which a test or experiment measures different constructs, demonstrating that the scales do not correlate too highly with measures from which they should differ.

Content Validity

The extent to which a test or tool accurately measures the entire scope of the concept it intends to measure.