Dr Rose Gives a Standardized Personality Test to a Group

question 83

Multiple Choice

Dr. Rose gives a standardized personality test to a group of psychology majors in January and again in March. Each individual's score remained nearly the same over the two-month period. From this, Dr. Rose can infer that the test is _____.

• A) reliable
• B) generalizable
• C) objective
• D) verified

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Definitions:

Tacit Knowledge

Knowledge that is difficult to transfer to another person by writing it down or verbalizing it, often gained through personal experience and context.

Escalation of Commitment

The tendency to continue investing in a project or decision despite evidence of its failing prospects, often due to psychological commitment.

Overconfidence

The state of being excessively confident, often leading to underestimating risks, challenges, or the abilities of others.

Too Much Time

Too much time typically refers to scenarios where there is an excess of available time which could lead to inefficiency or procrastination.