When a measure being used in a research study actually assesses what the researchers think it measures, it would be described as being

a. reliable

b. valid.
c. observational.
d. experimental.


b

Psychology

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A) Asperger's syndrome. B) autism spectrum disorder. C) pervasive developmental disorder. D) childhood schizophrenia.

Psychology

Erikson argued that identity development during adolescence was primarily negotiating the crisis between trust and mistrust

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Psychology

Physical punishment is also known as ____

a. neutralizing punishment b. negative punishment c. capital punishment d. corporal punishment

Psychology

Which disorder of consciousness is the most severe?

A. Coma B. Vegetative state C. Minimally conscious state D. Altered state

Psychology