Which of these tests demonstrates the greatest utility?
A) a test in which the selection ratio is 1.00 and the validity of the measure is .25
B) a test in which the selection ratio is 1.00 and the validity of the measure is .55
C) a test in which the selection ratio is .25 and the validity of the measure is .25
D) a test in which the selection ratio is .25 and the validity of the measure is .55
Ans: D) a test in which the selection ratio is .25 and the validity of the measure is .55
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. what depressed people say about themselves. B. events in the environment surrounding the depressed person. C. the genetic susceptibility to depression. D. the best predictors of emotional level.
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a. randomization. b. equating. c. counterbalancing. d. none of these
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a. experiences and life transitions are most important in shaping personality. b. it is parallel to the stability of cognitive abilities. c. personality is highly relatively heritable and unstable in comparison to other psychological characteristics. d. stability should be high throughout life because temperament/personality is first and foremost an essential and biologically based aspect of the individual.