Dr. Harriet found a fossil in the desert. Back at her lab, she had a very difficult time determining if it was primate or hominid in origin. This is because the fossil probably dated back ________ years
a. 1 million
b. 2 million
c. 6 million
d. 10 million
C. The hominid line that led to humans split from the primate line approximately 6 million years ago.
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Proponents of criterion-referenced tests have criticized item analysis procedures because they
a. cannot be used for criterion-referenced tests. b. have statistical flaws. c. do not provide information about the type of errors that students make. d. have no relevance for educational tests.
Mike has had too much to drink. He shows decreased coordination and has difficulty rapidly touching a finger to his nose. Of the following brain areas, which is most responsible for these altered behaviors?
A. pons B. reticular formation C. cerebellum D. medulla
Psychological screening of police candidates assesses A. psychopathology that may interfere with officers' abilities to perform their duties
B. officers' attitudes toward other races. C. both A and B D. none of the above
Which statement regarding intelligence tests in schools is true?
A) Most experts believe that intelligence tests are the best measure of ethnic differences in IQ. B) Most experts believe that intelligence testing in schools should be suspended. C) IQ scores are inaccurate measures of school learning potential for the majority of Western children. D) Intelligence tests are useful when interpreted by psychologists and educators who are sensitive to cultural bias.