Dr Toya Noted That Her PTSD Scale Correlated Highly with Scales

question 67

Multiple Choice

Dr. Toya noted that her PTSD scale correlated highly with scales of similar variables and was uncorrelated with theoretically incompatible variables. This would suggest that Dr. Toya's PTSD scale shows a:

• A) high degree of discriminant validity.
• B) high degree of convergent validity.
• C) high degree of construct validity.
• D) low degree of construct validity.

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Definitions:

Urban Overload Hypothesis

The idea that city dwellers avoid being overwhelmed by stimulation by narrowing their attention, making it more likely that they overlook legitimate situations where help is needed.

Urban Overload Hypothesis

The theory that people living in cities experience overload from the intense stimuli of urban environments, leading to withdrawal and reduced helping behaviors.

Population Density

The measure of the number of individuals living in a given area, often per square mile or square kilometer.

Witnesses

Individuals who see or experience an event and are able to provide a testimony about it.