Dimensional Assessment Is Designed to Determine the ______ of a Disorder

question 21

Multiple Choice

Dimensional assessment is designed to determine the ______ of a disorder, whereas categorical assessment determines the ______ of a disorder.

• A) presence or absence; severity
• B) type; classification
• C) classification; type
• D) severity; presence or absence

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Definitions:

Variable-interval Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, contributing to a steady, stable rate of response.

Specific Number

An exact quantity or value, often mentioned to denote precision or to highlight importance within a particular context.

Randomly Varying

Characterized by changes that do not follow a predictable pattern and occur in a random manner.

Reinforcement

In behaviorism, a consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.