A judgment about whether a test or interview has a relationship to other measures of theoretical expectations is called
a. construct validity.
b. consensus approval.
c. this and that validity.
d. construct approval.
Question 2Identify and describe the possible causes of eating disorders.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 3The main biological treatment method for children with disruptive behavior disorders is
a. sedative medication.
b. stimulant medication.
c. mood stabilizer medication.
d. anti-anxiety medication.
Question 4Which type of validity refers to how well test or interview items adequately measure various aspects of a variable or diagnosis?
a. Predictive
b. Concurrent
c. Content
d. Construct
Question 5Explain what is meant by viewing eating disorders as a cultural syndrome, and whether anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa are examples of one.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 6Dr. Basch helps to assess children for ADHD. Many parents who come to him want more than just rating scales with subjective judgments used as part of the diagnostic process. Dr. Basch uses a method of behavioral observation known as the , which helps him assess if a child can sustain attention and limit impulsivity on difficult tasks.
a. Continuous Performance Test II
b. Functional MRI
c. Conners ADHD Scale
d. NIMH Diagnostic Interview for Children
Question 7The extent of required coverage of items is , and if it can forecast future behavior is .
a. coverage validity; future validity
b. item analysis content; future behavior validity
c. content validity; predictive validity
d. construct validity; predictive consistency