Question

Kristoff was recently diagnosed with depression after reporting symptoms such as a loss of interest in activities, poor concentration, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, and fatigue. He was referred for therapy. At his first session, he took a test for depression that was comprised of items about sadness and crying. His scores indicated that he was not depressed. Which statement is true about the test?-it is trustworthy-it has high face validity-it accurately assesses depressive symptoms-it has low reliability

Answer 1

The statement that is true about the test is

It has low reliability.

What is reliability?

Reliability refers to the consistency or dependability of a measurement tool. In this case, if the test does not cover a broad range of depressive symptoms, it may not be providing a comprehensive and reliable assessment of depression.

A reliable test should capture various aspects of the condition to ensure accurate and consistent results. The limited scope of the test may lead to an incomplete evaluation of depressive symptoms.

Answer 2

The true statement about the test is: it has low reliability.

Step-by-step explanation:

The test conducted by the therapist is based on statistical knowledge that most patients with depression present certain behavior patterns (in this case crying and feeling sadness). However, that is not true for all patients and there are other symptoms to be taken into consideration.