The degree to which a test classifying people as not having a particular disorder

when, in fact, they do not have the disorder is known as ______.

a. reliability c. sensitivity
b. specificity d. face validity


B

Psychology

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Jason is attempting to see how close he can get to his feared situation. His therapist is using a(n)

a. behavioral avoidance test. b. anxiety sensitivity index. c. anxiety disorders interview schedule. d. therapeutic intervention modality.

Psychology

Because the symptoms can be subtle, a child with nonverbal learning disorders may be labeled

a. as having emotional problems. b. as being behaviorally disturbed. c. as being uncooperative. d. all of the above

Psychology

A "Freudian Slip" is said to reveal:

A. a person's true, unconscious desires and conflicts B. too much of a woman's leg under her dress C. a person who isn't very aware of his or her physical presence in the world D. a person who needs to change his or her personality

Psychology

In operant conditioning, a(n) __________ increases the occurrence of a response.

A. neutral stimulus B. conditioned stimulus C. reinforcer D. unconditioned stimulus

Psychology