The Extent to Which a Test Is Valid for Making

question 41

Multiple Choice

The extent to which a test is valid for making statements about the criterion is represented by its

• A)content validity.
• B)validity coefficient.
• C)squared validity coefficient.
• D)construct-irrelevant variance.

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Definitions:

Serotonin Antagonist

A type of drug that blocks serotonin receptors, affecting mood, appetite, and other functions.

Inhibitory Postsynaptic Potentials

Hyperpolarization of a neuron's membrane potential, making it less likely to fire an action potential.

GABA

Gamma-aminobutyric acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system that reduces neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.

Dopamine Antagonist

A type of medication or substance that blocks the action of dopamine, a neurotransmitter, which can be used to treat various psychiatric and neurological diseases.