Author Question: In order to study the reliability of a diagnostic category, we would study whether a) it ... (Read 56 times)

anjilletteb · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

In order to study the reliability of a diagnostic category, we would study whether

a) it acknowledges the uniqueness of each individual.
b) it has explicitly stated criteria.
c) patients with the label respond to treatment the same.
d) diagnosticians apply it consistently.

Question 2

Efforts to inhibit obsessive thoughts

a) may increase obsessional thinking and negative mood.
b) may be a helpful strategy for obsessive-compulsives to use.
c) result in other problems, such as stress-induced illnesses.
d) are easier if a significant other is involved to encourage and reinforce the suppression of obsessive thoughts.