Emma is 11 years old and is exhibiting symptoms of depression. Both her parents and teachers decide it is best for Emma to be evaluated by a psychologist. Emma is given the BASC-SRP, her mother is give the BASC-PRS, and her teacher is given the BACK-TRS. When scoring these inventories, the psychologist notices that one particular scale is elevated in all three inventories. Which scale would most
likely be elevated?
a. Externalizing problems
b. Internalizing problems
c. School problems
d. Adaptive Skills
b
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A comprehensive explanation of some aspect of nature that is supported by a considerable body of evidence is called a scientific ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Mrs. Stewart gives essay tests every time she thinks it is appropriate. She likes essay tests, because her students have told her that when they study for essay tests they think more about the subject matter and worry less about memorizing. Is this positive or negative, and what aspect of validity evidence does it illustrate?
(a) This is positive evidence of the test's match with learning objectives. (b) This is negative evidence that the test does not match learning objectives. (c) This is positive evidence of the test's good consequences for learning. (d) This is negative evidence of the test's bad consequences for learning.
Students who learn thinking skills in the Productive Thinking Program tend to do well on test problems that are similar to those in the instruction, but not do well on test problems that are different from those in the instruction. This is evidence for:
a. teaching about the product rather than process of problem solving b. teaching thinking as a separate course rather than integrating it within each subject area c. both of the above d. none of the above
Research indicates that praise for genuine accomplishment can increase intrinsic motivation. Which of the following best explains this research result?
a. People's needs for self-determination b. People's needs to protect their self-worth c. People's beliefs in their capabilities d. People's social goals