One potential use of Thurstone's method of absolute scaling in test development would be to
a) add items at the upper and lower levels of the scale.
b) equate scores for different age groups.
c) evaluate item bias by gender and race.
d) check for consistency of domain.
a
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a. although it most often involves removing unhealthy tissue, the underlying reasons are to meet societal standards b. it essentially involves amputating healthy tissue to conform to societal standards c. most physicians who perform these surgeries are not adequately trained in gender reassignment surgical techniques d. it would be easy enough for the parents to hide the abnormal genitalia, and the parents can teach the child as they grow up to keep information about their genitalia private
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a. They are told by their pimps that if the work hard and endure the pain associated with their lifestyle, they will someday be rewarded with riches and luxuries. b. Their cultural upbringing is taken advantage of and they are told that as a sex slave, they are unworthy and they have done something to deserve this life. c. They are told that they will most likely meet their future husband while working as a sex slave, and that someone who will love and take care of them. d. The pimps tell the sex slaves that their families are living a "blessed" life because of their sacrifices and consider the girls as heroes.
In the context of human sexuality, what are the advantages and disadvantages of Internet use?
What will be an ideal response?