Describe the different ways in which diagnosis can be useful (valid). Mention two types of validity
Answer:
(1) meaningful or important: provides information and communication value; can provide evidence that leads to a theory of the cause of a disorder; (2) etiological validity: provides information on cause; (3) concurrent validity: agrees with information about behavior in other situations and from other sources; (4) predictive: provides information about the predictable course of the disorder, and later status and behavior.
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Job sharing is
a. usually two people each working 20 hours per week and doing the same job. b. a trend in 50% of organizations. c. ideal for people who don't like to work too hard. d. a problem for students or those winding down their careers.
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A) high B) low C) medium D) either high or low