After administering a test to a large number of people, a psychologist compares their scores on the odd-numbered questions to their scores on the even-numbered questions. By checking whether these scores match, the psychologist is able to check for
a. criterion validity.
b. test-retest reliability.
c. equivalent-forms objectivity.
d. split-half reliability.
d. split-half reliability
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Behavior therapy focuses on
a. changing thoughts to correspond to behaviors. b. helping clients achieve self-actualization. c. changing maladaptive patterns of responding. d. altering errors of thinking. e. the adaptive functioning of the ego.
Ted, Sharon, and Bob were a committee chosen to hire a salesperson for the company where they worked
Gary, who on paper looked to be a very strong applicant, started out his interview by making an inappropriate comment regarding Sharon's appearance. Despite the fact that the rest of the interview was outstanding, Ted, Sharon, and Bob could not re-direct their focus away from Gary's initial comment. Later, when discussing Gary's interview, no one could recall anything other than the opening statement. This might be an example of__________ a) the recency effect. b) the primacy effect. c) sensory decay. d) retrograde amnesia.
Aisha's parents have transferred her to a private school. It is likely that she will
A) not have access to as many advanced courses as her friends in public school. B) do no better on achievement tests than she would have if she hadn't transferred. C) receive more support and help from her parents and teachers. D) have just as many classmates whose parents are poor.
Joe is very anxious over an upcoming exam. Consequently, his adrenal glands will probably produce ________
a) more testosterone b) less estrogen c) more cortisol d) less cortisol