When Evaluators Assessing Adaptive Behavior Doubt the Validity of an Informant's

question 36

Multiple Choice

When evaluators assessing adaptive behavior doubt the validity of an informant's responses what should they do?

• A)adjust for the inaccuracies in scoring particular items
• B)invalidate the interview and start over
• C)rate the behaviors more evenly
• D)use multiple informants

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Definitions:

Intimately Connected

Closely united or linked in a personal or profound way.

Solution-based Counseling

A short-term, goal-oriented therapeutic approach that focuses on finding solutions to problems rather than dwelling on their causes.

Not Considered Curative

Describes interventions or treatments that are not intended to cure a condition but instead to manage symptoms or provide relief.

Echoing Client's Key Words

A therapeutic technique where the counselor repeats the significant terms used by the client to enhance understanding and empathy.