Which of the following illustrates lack of convergent validity?
a. demonstrating that tests A, B, and C all measure the same things for the same purpose
b. demonstrating a particular relationship between a test of job satisfaction and an employee's stated job satisfaction
c. demonstrating a relationship between the results of a physical exam and a health index score
d. demonstrating that a score on the SAT and ACT have no correlation
d
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Based upon findings of research, which is the best way to cope with an upcoming exam?
a. "I will go on a shopping spree to release some stress.". b. "I wish I could have had more study time.". c. "There's not much I can do about my grade, so why worry?" d. "I can demonstrate to my professor that I really do know this material.".
Which type of amnesia is a form of repression?
A) anterograde B)bilateral C) retrograde D) dissociative
Interposition refers to the fact that
a. nearby objects look substantially larger than objects in the distance. b. parallel lines come together at a single point in the distance. c. the texture of objects changes from coarse, but distinct, for nearby objects to finer and less distinct for distant objects. d. nearby objects partially obscure more distant objects.
Sara has tried for an hour to retrieve her ball from the roof of the house, without success. She's growing increasingly frustrated and has begun to yell at her friends. Her father intervenes to halt her aggression and suggests that Sara go into the garage and scream until her throat hurts and her ears ring. Sara's father is apparently a proponent of _______ as a means of reducing aggression.
A) reaction formation B) projection C) catharsis D) displacement E) frustration-aggression theory