Maura and Link Each Developed Multiple-Item Survey Measures of Self-Perceived

question 20

Multiple Choice

Maura and Link each developed multiple-item survey measures of self-perceived creativity.You read all of the items in both surveys,and as far as you can tell,the items all seem clear and valid.However,Maura developed a 10-item measure,and Link developed a 16-item measure.Whose measure should you probably prefer?

• A)Maura's measure because it is more parsimonious
• B)Maura's measure because participants are less likely to be bored by it
• C)Link's measure because it likely to be higher in internal validity
• D)Link's measure because it is likely to be higher in internal consistency

Understand the different types of assessment techniques and rating scales used in family systems and counseling assessment.

Identify and describe strengths and limitations of informal assessment techniques.

Recognize the impact of observer bias, such as the generosity error and the halo effect, on the outcomes of assessments.

Describe the importance of defining terms clearly in observational assessments for validity and reliability.

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Definitions:

Job Searching

The process by which individuals seek and find employment opportunities.

Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Payments made by the government to unemployed workers who meet eligibility requirements, designed to provide temporary financial assistance.

Unemployment Rate

The percentage of actively job-seeking, unemployed individuals within the labor force.

Natural Rate of Unemployment

Refers to the level of unemployment consistent with a stable rate of inflation, representing the proportion of the labor force that is unemployed due to factors like job mismatch or natural turnover rather than economic downturns.