A valid test is one that __________.

A. produces consistent results
B. has split-half reliability
C. actually measures what it sets out to measure
D. has a correlation coefficient of .50


Answer: C

Psychology

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How does escape behavior differ from avoidance behavior?

What will be an ideal response?

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Medications that help reduce the experience of fear or nervousness are called:

A) antidepressants. B) antipsychotics. C) antianxiety drugs. D) dissociative anesthetic drugs.

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Gloria is a psychologist who studies the influence of other people on an individual's behaviors and mental processes. Gloria is most likely a __________ psychologist.

A. developmental B. biological C. quantitative D. social

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