Which of the Following Situations Is Most Similar to the Concept

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations is most similar to the concept of reliability in making psychiatric diagnoses?

• A)You see identical twins that have identical mannerisms.
• B)After watching a new TV show,you and a friend independently decide that it was lousy.
• C)You're not sure what time a baseball game is on and guess it is at 1:00pm.You look in the T.V.guide and it is,in fact,at 1:00pm.
• D)You meet someone new at a party and decide she/he is a shy person.Sure enough,she/he hardly speaks to anyone at the party.

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Definitions:

Conflict

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one, which can occur between individuals, groups, or nations.

Freud

The founding father of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Psychological Stress

A form of stress experienced when perceived demands exceed one's resources to cope, leading to various mental and physical health issues.

Approach-Avoidance Conflict

A conflict in which a choice must be made about whether to pursue a single goal that has both attractive and unattractive aspects.