According to your textbook,a test of depression that contains an abundance of items that probe the respondents' outward expression of emotion may be inappropriate for use with
A) test-takers who have made suicidal gestures.
B) inpatients who have been committed involuntarily.
C) veterans diagnosed with PTSD.
D) Ethiopians.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The wording of the question implies that the test of depression in question may be culturally biased towards individuals who express emotions more openly. Given that Ethiopians may come from a cultural background that places a higher value on emotional restraint, it is possible that this test could produce inaccurate results when used with them. It is worth noting, however, that this answer is not definitive, as the appropriateness of the test would depend on the particular characteristics of the items used and the specific individuals being tested.

According to Your Textbook,a Test of Depression That Contains an Abundance