In Order to Be Useful, a Psychological Test Must Be

question 101

Multiple Choice

In order to be useful, a psychological test must be reliable; that is, it must:

• A) measure what it is designed to measure.
• B) compare results against established standards of performance.
• C) produce the same results from one time to the next.
• D) predict other criteria of the trait in question.

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Definitions:

Skeletal Muscle

A type of muscle tissue that is attached to bones through tendons and is involved in the generation of force to move the body.

ATP Levels

The concentration of Adenosine Triphosphate in cells, which serves as a primary energy carrier in all living organisms.

Tropic Hormones

Hormones that have other endocrine glands as their target, stimulating them to release other hormones.

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland, which secretes hormones that regulate a wide range of bodily functions, including growth, reproduction, and metabolism.