Question

analyzing validity of online resources
jamal confided in a counselor at school about having feelings of depression. the counselor provided him with several resources. one was a free, government website. when jamal visited the website, he was able to print a list of mental health professionals in his community.
what factors qualify the online resource jamal received from his school counselor as reliable? check all that apply.

• the resource was a referral from a trusted professional.
• the resource does not require payment of any kind
• the resource captures details of jamal’s symptoms.
• the resource is a government - sponsored site.
• the resource offers a list of supplements for purchase.

Explanation:

1. A referral from a trusted professional (school counselor) adds credibility, so this factor qualifies the resource as reliable.
2. A government - sponsored site is generally considered reliable as governments have standards and accountability for such resources.
3. The resource not requiring payment doesn't directly relate to reliability (many unreliable free resources exist), so this is not a qualifying factor.
4. The resource's purpose is to provide a list of mental health professionals, not to capture symptoms, so this is incorrect.
5. Offering supplements for purchase is not related to the reliability of a mental health resource referral, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

• The resource was a referral from a trusted professional.
• The resource is a government - sponsored site.