Under which condition is the reliability among several observers likely to be highest?

Under which condition is the reliability among several observers likely to be highest?
 
  a) the ratings are subjective
  b) each rater has a unique frame of reference
  c) different raters emphasize different behaviors
  d) the observations do not require the drawing of inferences

Question 2

How are most classification systems in psychology similar to those in the natural sciences?
 
  a) dynamic
  b) explanatory
  c) hierarchical
  d) low reliability

Question 3

Why is the classification of abnormal behavior considered to be in an early stage of development?
 
  a) The process of attaching labels is arbitrary.
   b) Interest in the topic developed only recently.
   c) Current behavioral classification systems are hierarchical.
   d) Behavioral classification systems have not been very useful.

Question 4

Heavy drinkers
 
  a) suffer malnutrition from reduced food intake.
  b) suffer malnutrition by alcohol blocking proper absorption of nutrients.
  c) experience vitamin deficiencies.
  d) All of the above.

Question 5

What was the most serious consequence of the misdiagnosis of Robert Bjorklund as suffering from schizophrenia?
 
  a) The treatment given to him was inappropriate.
   b) He was refused admission to colleges that feared his disorder.
   c) Family members were not allowed to see him for extensive periods
   of time.
   d) A prefrontal lobotomy performed to treat his illness left him with a permanent disability.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a criticism of clarifying maladaptive behaviors?
 
  a) Diagnosis labels a person.
   b) All patients are unique, and patients cannot be helped without reference to general principals.
   c) Some diagnoses are not useful because diagnostic categories are imperfect.
   d) A diagnosis may keep a person from gaining employment.

Question 7

Professor Jones has observed a correlation between students sitting in the front of the room and getting better grades in her classes. In order to conduct an experiment on this, Professor Jones could
 
  a) collect data on student study habits.
  b) assign students randomly to seats.
  c) adjust her data for overall grade point average.
  d) obtain similar data from other professors and classes.