The Principal Distinguishing Characteristic of the Logical-Content Strategy Is That

question 15

Multiple Choice

The principal distinguishing characteristic of the logical-content strategy is that it assumes that the

• A)factor analytic technique will be used to group items appropriately.
• B)test taker is biased when giving responses to test items.
• C)test item describes a subject's personality and behavior.
• D)meaning of a test item can only be determined by empirical research.

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Definitions:

William Stern

A psychologist known for his work in intelligence testing and the development of the intelligence quotient (IQ) measurement.

Twin Study

A research method used to study the genetic and environmental influences on traits by comparing the similarity between monozygotic (identical) and dizygotic (fraternal) twins.

Sternberg's Theory

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Divergent Thinking

A cognitive process used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions and approaches in an open-ended way.