A Team of Researchers Has Developed a Structured Interview to Diagnose

question 5

Multiple Choice

A team of researchers has developed a structured interview to diagnose a new type of personality disorder. A series of trials to check the reliability of the structured interview yields a kappa of .75. How should the researchers view this result?

• A) The kappa is so low they decide to abandon the project.
• B) The kappa is not at an acceptable level but encouraging for a new instrument that can be improved.
• C) Kappa is not the appropriate measure to be used when evaluating the reliability of a new diagnostic category.
• D) The kappa is at an acceptable level for well-established diagnostic instruments, so the interview is ready to be used in clinical settings.

Identify agreements that are considered illegal due to various reasons, including public policy violations.

Distinguish between contracts that are void, unenforceable, or voidable due to illegality.

Recognize the public policy basis for competition restrictions in contractual agreements.

Understand the enforceability and legal considerations around noncompetition clauses.

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Definitions:

Instrumental Morality

A stage in moral development where the individual's moral choices are based on the consequences or benefits of their actions to themselves.

Kohlberg

Kohlberg's theory refers to the stages of moral development in individuals, emphasizing the progression through pre-conventional, conventional, and post-conventional levels.

Egocentric Perspectives

A cognitive stance where an individual perceives the world solely from their own viewpoint, ignoring or not understanding the perspectives of others.

Middle Childhood

A developmental stage that typically refers to children aged between 6 to 12 years, where significant cognitive, emotional, and social growth occurs.