Whereas _____ tests measure broad knowledge and skills that come from academic textbooks and teacher syllabi and that are based on the judgments of curriculum subject matter experts, _____ tests measure narrow knowledge and skills taught in a specific educational curriculum or unit of instruction, as defined by specific instructional objectives.

a. norm-referenced; portfolio
b. portfolio; criterion-referenced
c. norm-referenced; criterion-referenced
d. criterion-referenced; norm-referenced


c. norm-referenced; criterion-referenced

Psychology

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In 19th-century England, the sole means of pursuing a career in science was as a gentleman-scientist

a. True b. False

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Scientists are expected to submit their results to professional journals, which then send the findings to experts for evaluation before publication. This process is called:

a. replication. b. abstract management. c. peer review. d. falsification.

Psychology

Which of the following is true of replication?

a) Very common b) Tests the generality of findings c) Primarily important for theoretical issues d) Rewarded by the scientific community

Psychology

Which of the following examples best captures the social-psychological concept of a stereotype?

a. Arlene refuses to enter an elevator in which men are riding. b. Mitch believes that women are seductive, duplicitous, and not to be trusted. c. Aaron becomes uncomfortable when a man sits too close to him. d. Nicole avoids homeless people on the street.

Psychology