A researcher constructs a new intelligence test. The test scores correlate very well with scores
on other intelligence tests and the investigator spends a number of years demonstrating its
concurrent and predictive validity.
After all of this work, the researcher concludes this test is a
strong measure of "intelligence". Thus, this researcher has concluded that this measure has
good __________ validity.
Fill in the blanks with correct word
construct
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a. Psychodynamic interventions examining maladadaptive defenses b. Exposure therapy c. Psychostimulant Medications d. Nothing - symptoms typically abate and should not be treated
Children of people with schizophrenia are about times more likely than the general population to develop schizophrenia
a. 5 b. 10 c. 12 d. 19
One hypothesis for why people with psychological disorders, such as depression, are more likely to smoke cigarettes than healthy adults without psychological disorders is for “self-medication” of their symptoms. The addictive phenomenon that best illustrates the self-medication hypothesis is
A. tolerance, because smokers with depression self-medicate to stop their compulsive need to continue using a substance. B. tolerance, because smokers with depression self-medicate by using more nicotine to get the same impact and maintain homeostasis. C. withdrawal, because smokers with depression self-medicate to stop their compulsive need to continue using a substance. D. withdrawal, because smokers with depression self-medicate by using more nicotine to get the same impact and maintain homeostasis.
Lithium carbonate often helps people who suffer from bipolar disorder
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.