The idea that a test appears to be measuring what it is supposed to be measuring relates to
a. face validity
b. construct validity
c. internal validity
d. both a and b
d
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If people differ because of a "cohort effect," what caused the difference?
a. Genetic variations in the proteins that guide brain development b. The way in which investigators measured a behavior c. The historical era in which people grew up d. Physical injuries or illnesses
Currently, the number of elderly Native Americans is increasing while the number of elderly Asian Americans is decreasing
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is a main assumption of the field of neuropsychology?
A. Different psychological processes are controlled by the same few brain regions. B. Behavior is motivated primarily by biological sources. C. Complicated mental tasks involve subtasks that can be studied separately. D. Only healthy, fully functioning brains can provide insight into psychological processes.
A psychologist is conducting a risk assessment on a juvenile offender convicted of sexual assault. Which of the following is appropriate to use as part of the assessment?
a) VRAG b) HCR-20 c) Clinical interview d) All of the above