The McCarthy Scales
a. are psychometrically unsound.
b. are outdated and have only historical significance.
c. are widely used in research.
d. represent a novel conceptualization of intelligence.
c
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a. They are likely to be self-conscious and have a negative self-image. b. They are confident and assume leadership roles. c. They have a more positive attitude about their physical appearance. d. They are extremely narcissistic and self-absorbed.
The main difference between the parallel forms and split¬-half techniques for assessing reliability is that
a. the parallel forms techniques involves testing participants on two separate occasions and the split half technique does not. b. items are arbitrarily divided for comparison in the parallel forms procedure but this is not true for the split half technique. c. a high positive correlation between scores reflects good reliability for the parallel forms procedure but a high negative correlation is indicative of good reliability for the split half procedure. d. split half correlations reflect stability whereas parallel forms correlations do not.
The first hours and days of human development involve the processes of
duplication, division, and differentiation. duplication, specialization, and progression. division, multiplication, and specialization. differentiation, division, and centralization.
Addie is just beginning a treatment program for anorexia nervosa. The program is based on the Maudsley approach. Addie is MOST likely
a. beginning to gain weight b. gaining control over her own eating behavior c. developing a healthy identity d. challenging her unrealistic thoughts about body image