Psychological Tests That Yield Relatively Consistent Results Are Said to Be

question 250

Multiple Choice

Psychological tests that yield relatively consistent results are said to be __________

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

Acknowledge the importance of early detection and the challenges in diagnosing psychological disorders accurately.

Appreciate the complexity of psychological disorders and the interplay of various factors contributing to their manifestation.

Understand the characteristics and symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Recognize the emotional and cognitive aspects of major depression.

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Definitions:

Pathogenic

Capable of causing disease when introduced into the body.

Infections

The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body and may cause disease or illness.

Microorganism

A simple form of life, commonly made up of a single cell and so small that it can be seen only with a microscope.

Pathogen

A microorganism capable of causing disease.