A Professor Considers the Difference of Validity of His Mid-Term

question 33

Multiple Choice

A professor considers the difference of validity of his mid-term exam between male and female students. This professor is dealing with

• A)range restriction.
• B)confusion between predictor and criterion.
• C)differential prediction.
• D)face validity.

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Definitions:

Hierarchical Network Models

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Cognitive Economy

A principle in cognitive psychology that suggests minds tend to use the simplest and most economic routes to process information.

Hierarchical Network Model

A cognitive psychology theory suggesting that concepts are organized in the brain in a hierarchical manner, with more specific concepts being subcategories of more general ones.

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