Author Question: Emma is 11 years old and is exhibiting symptoms of depression. Both her parents and teachers decide ... (Read 78 times)

codyclark · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Emma is 11 years old and is exhibiting symptoms of depression. Both her parents and teachers decide it is best for Emma to be evaluated by a psychologist. Emma is given the BASC-SRP, her mother is give the BASC-PRS, and her teacher is given the BACK-TRS. When scoring these inventories, the psychologist notices that one particular scale is elevated in all three inventories. Which scale would most likely be elevated?

a. Externalizing problems
b. Internalizing problems
c. School problems
d. Adaptive Skills

Question 2

Susan, a sophomore in college, goes to the career center of her university to determine what career would best suit her. She has always wanted to be a nurse and is currently enrolled in courses geared toward getting her nursing degree. The results of the test clearly indicate that Susan should become a nurse. This is an example of

a. test bias.
b. a response set.
c. a validity scale.
d. a lie scale.