How could a test's validity be checked?
a. Let subjects take the test several times within one month.
b. Correlate subjects' scores with their scores from a test with proven validity.
c. Some subjects take the first half of the test and others take the second half and then the scores are compared.
d. Develop two versions of the same test and examine the correlation between the two scores.
B
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The right brain hemisphere
a. controls the right side of the body and is skilled at sequential processing. b. controls the left side of the body and is skilled at sequential processing. c. controls the right side of the body and is skilled at simultaneous processing. d. controls the left side of the body and is skilled at simultaneous processing.
Theresa has just come to realize that in order to learn, she must focus her attention on her teacher, not her classmates. This indicates an advance in Theresa's ____ skills
a. divergent thinking b. scaffolding c. sensory memory d. metacognitive knowledge
Optimistic bias
a. cannot harm anyone. c. contributes to hardiness. b. may lead to risky behaviors. d. is adaptive.
Which of the four components necessary for the study of personality is characterized by inventories, direct observations, and tests?
A. Research B. Theory C. Assessment D. Application