A psychological test that measures what we intend it to measure is said to be _____
A) valid
B) normed
C) reliable
D) standardized
Answer: A
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A. retrieval cue B. echoic device C. pegword cue D. processing distraction
Primary and secondary aging combine to make major body systems
slower. more flexible. more efficient. function better under stress.
In Jill's psychotherapy sessions, the therapist has been using systematic desensitization to gradually make her more comfortable with social situations. Similar to the treatments used for individuals with social phobia, the therapist has given Jill homework assignments that require her to practice talking to strangers, join informal groups, and speak in front of small groups. Most likely, she is being treated for ________ personality disorder.
A. avoidant B. dependent C. antisocial D. histrionic
If you were to sample a group of researchers in psychology, they are most likely to say that the dominant approach in psychology today is the ________ perspective
a. cognitive b. sociocultural c. evolutionary d. psychodynamic