In Most Cases, the Pop-Psychology Tests Found in Magazines and Newspapers

question 56

Multiple Choice

In most cases, the pop-psychology tests found in magazines and newspapers:

• A) have not been evaluated for their reliability but are valid tests.
• B) have not been evaluated for their validity but are reliable tests.
• C) have not been evaluated for their validity or reliability.
• D) have been evaluated for their validity and reliability.

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Definitions:

Syllogism

A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises), each of which shares a common or middle term not present in the conclusion.

Figure

An object's shape, outline, or representation in art or mathematics, or a notable person in a particular field.

Syllogism

A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises); a logical structure that uses three parts.

Middle Term

In a categorical syllogism, the term that appears in both premises and links together the major and minor terms.