Validity Is the Extent to Which a Score Truthfully Represents

question 75

True/False

Validity is the extent to which a score truthfully represents a concept.

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Definitions:

Maladaptive Behaviour

Actions or tendencies that are counterproductive to oneself or to one’s ability to adapt or interact successfully within the environment.

Personal Distress

A psychological discomfort or anguish caused by exposure to others’ suffering or emergency situations, leading to a desire to alleviate that suffering.

DSM-5

The 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a handbook used by healthcare professionals for diagnosing mental disorders.

Diagnostic

Pertaining to the identification of the nature or cause of a health problem, usually following a thorough examination or testing.