1-67One of the Problems with Actuarial Data for an Instrument

question 14

Multiple Choice

1-67.One of the problems with actuarial data for an instrument like the MMPI is that

• A)it too frequently suggests that a client is "comorbid" for as many as three or more different disorders.
• B)there are only as many profiles as there are clinical scales.
• C)the profiles of many subjects do not "fit" the profile types for which actuarial data are available.
• D)while the profiles that are generated have high reliability they often have very low validity.

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Definitions:

Y Chromosome

The sex chromosome typically associated with male characteristics in humans and many other species.

X Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes, X chromosome is a vital part of the genetic makeup that plays a crucial role in determining gender and other genetic traits.

Freedom

The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.

Self-reliance

The reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others.