The validity of the assessment of psychopathology in the psychoses

Patrick D. Mcgorry, David L. Copolov, Bruce S. Singh

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Abstract

This paper reviews recent progress in the assessment of the psychopathology of psychosis and focuses upon a number of persistent limitations. In particular the over-emphasis upon reliability at the expense of validity is highlighted and the relationship between reliability and validity is reconsidered. A number of strategies aimed at improving the validity of psychopathological measures are outlined. Proposals to deploy such variables differently in research strategies and analyses are endorsed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)469-482
Number of pages14
JournalAustralian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
Volume23
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1989
Externally publishedYes

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