Problem

Solutions For Abnormal Psychology Chapter 3 Problem 8TY

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution 1

Clinical assessment of any psychological problem involves a series of steps designed to gather information of a patient in order to make decisions about the nature, status and treatment of the psychological problems and is begins with the referral questions like the age, medical condition, and symptoms.

Step #2 of 10

The properties of assessment instruments are

• Standardization

• Reliability

• Validity.

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The test measures must not only be reliable but also be valid. Predictive validity refers to the ability of a measure to predict performance at a future date.

Step #4 of 10

Hence the option b is not correct.

Step #5 of 10

Statistical prediction results when a clinician uses data from large group of people to make a judgment about the specific individual.

Step #6 of 10

Hence the option c is not correct.

Step #7 of 10

Clinical predictions relay completely on the clinicians judgment.

Step #8 of 10

Hence the option d is not correct.

Step #9 of 10

Concurrent validity assesses the relationship between the two measures that are given at the same time such as the SAT and the ACT.