Concurrent Validity Is Concerned with the Ability of a Diagnostic

question 28

Multiple Choice

Concurrent validity is concerned with the ability of a diagnostic category to

• A)remove the traditional gender bias in diagnosis.
• B)identify symptoms that may exist concurrently.
• C)predict the symptoms that will co-occur over time.
• D)be diagnosed / applied concurrently by two different clinicians.
• E)estimate an individual's standing on non-symptoms attributes of the disorder.

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Definitions:

Slippery Slope Argument

A logical fallacy that argues a relatively small first step will lead to a chain of related events culminating in some significant effect, often negative.

Strength Of Link

The degree to which two variables are related or associated with each other, often measured in statistical analyses.

Slippery Slope

The fallacy of arguing against a proposed action or policy by claiming, with insufficient evidence, that it will lead to a series of increasingly bad consequences.

Park Admission

The fee charged or the permission granted to enter a park.