The scaling systems developed by _______________ yield unidimensional, interval-level, multi-item scales
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Thurstone
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Suppose that a particular pattern of responses on a personality test is characteristic of 95 percent of people with some rare psychological disorder (occurring in 1 percent or less of the population), and 5 percent of normal people. If we use the test result to identify whether or not someone has the disorder, how often will we be correct?
a. Less than 50 percent b. About 50 percent c. 95 percent d. More than 95 percent
What percentage of men taking antidepressants, particularly SSRIs, experience erectile problems?
A. 30 percent B. 50 percent C. 80 percent D. 90 percent
Individuals who suffer from social anxiety disorder are likely to
a. have an unusually high need for affiliation. b. experience feelings of discomfort in circumstances of public scrutiny. c. be very concerned with the overall balance of their relationships. d. be very popular with other people and yet not realize that they are popular.
Researchers interested in studying how prior events influence personality likely will NOT study:
A) a person's brain. B) aspects of a person's subconscious. C) a person's fears. D) a person's genetic makeup.