When a Psychological Instrument Fails to Measure What It Is

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Multiple Choice

When a psychological instrument fails to measure what it is supposed to measure,psychologists would say that there is a problem with

• A)reliability.
• B)validity.
• C)standardization.
• D)regulation.

Recognize the characteristics and symptoms of major depressive disorder and its distinction from other mood disorders.

Identify the role of neurotransmitters in anxiety and mood disorders.

Understand the adaptive functions of emotions and behaviors from various psychological perspectives.

Understand the diagnostic criteria and characteristics of mood disorders such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.

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Definitions:

Organic Product(s)

Chemical compounds composed mainly of carbon and hydrogen, which are the synthesized or natural result(s) of organic reactions.

Regio-

A prefix indicating the region or position in a molecule where a chemical reaction occurs, often used in chemistry to describe regioselectivity.

Stereochemical Detail

Information pertaining to the spatial arrangement of atoms within a molecule, including aspects of chirality, conformation, and configuration.

Organic Product

A chemical compound primarily made of carbon atoms, produced as a result of organic reactions.