A client reports spending “only $100” a week on alcohol, but becomes indignant when you report that this is over $5,000 a year for alcohol. This is an example of
a. disengagement.
b. denial.
c. attempt to rationalize.
d. mindfulness.
b. denial.
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The extent to which the results of an experiment can be generalized from the sample that participated in it to a larger group of individuals, or population is known as ______.
A. sample reliability B. population validity C. population reliability D. population reliability and validity
Current disability and privacy laws allow universities to readily identify and help students who may have emotional difficulties. (p. 512)
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What type of counselor/client relationship should be avoided?
a. one with a friend b. one with an acquaintance c. one with a colleague d. one with a student e. all of the above
If we administer a test to determine if a student is learning disabled, which aspect of validity is most important?
a. Criterion-related validity b. Concurrent validity c. Predictive validity d. Construct validity