In 1954, the American Psychological Association (APA) published recommendations that suggested a new method for establishing validity in which the researcher provides evidence that the test measures behavior predicted by a psychological theory. What did the APA call this evidence?

a. CConstruct validity
b. FFactor analysis
c. MMulti-trait, multi-method analysis
d. GGeneralizability


a. CConstruct validity

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a.  cut players who caused friction and conflict from the group.   b.  organized the group carefully to promote its overall stability.   c.  worked to build the group into an “us” and a “we.”   d.  bolstered the morale of the group.   e.  made certain all were united in the pursuit of the same goal.

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The tendency for extremely high scores on one measurement to be followed by lower scores on a second measurement is called statistical regression

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A slogan for Vygotsky's developmental theory would be,

a. "Learn from people near you.". b. "Discover knowledge by yourself.". c. "Unfold your biological potential.". d. "Be shaped by reinforcements and punishments.".

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Pain is considered one of the basic emotions.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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