In experimental psychology, the proportion of the top third of the class that correctly answered the last question of the final was .93 while .89 of the bottom third of the class answered correctly. The professor should decide not to include this question in the next final because the discrimination index indicates
a. negative discrimination.
b. chance level performance.
c. that students were incorrectly prepared.
d. that the item does not discriminate well.
d
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A) change B) inattentional C) visual D) feature
Hormones are secreted from glands located throughout the body. These glands are called the:
a. endocrine system c. limbic system b. endorphin system d. pituitary system
Trial consultants are most often hired by
A. law firms defending clients in civil cases. B. district attorneys prosecuting big businesses. C. district attorneys in criminal trials. D. law firms defending clients in criminal cases.
According to Freud, some mental events are unavailable to us under most circumstances. What are these events called?
a. nonconscious. c. preconscious. b. unconscious. d. subconscious.