If the scores for the computer-administered Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) correlate highly with first-year college grade-point average, then the computer versions of the test would be said to have good ____.?
a. ?predictive validity
b. ?construct validity
c. ?test-retest reliability
d. ?split-half reliability
ANSWER:
a
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a. procedural b. semantic c. episodic d. declarative
Observational learning:
a. is the same thing as teaching. b. involves a change in behavior as a result of watching others. c. is limited to humans. d. is not effective for long term retention.
A researcher sends out a letter describing his study to the parents of school-aged children. In
the letter, he informs the parents to notify him if they do not want their child participating in the study. Otherwise, if he does not hear from a parent, he assumes it's alright to assess the child. This procedure is known as __________ parental consent. Fill in the blanks with correct word
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a. Alex was capable of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems, showing an innate understanding of numbers. b. Alex was able to make requests and to answer simple questions about objects. c. Alex's linguistic abilities were limited to the "parroting" of phrases that he heard Irene speak. d. Alex showed no evidence of cognitive abilities, which isn't surprising given his brain was the size of a walnut.