A Psychologist Developed a New Measure of "Stage Fright

question 46

Multiple Choice

A psychologist developed a new measure of "stage fright." He gave the test to 30 students and divided them into those scoring high and those scoring low. Next, he watched the students for signs of anxiety just before each was to give a talk in front of a class. What was the psychologist trying to establish by watching the students before their talk?

• A) Internal consistency
• B) Behavioral validation
• C) Discriminant validity
• D) Test retest reliability

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Definitions:

Coercing Phase

A stage in a process or negotiation where pressure is applied, often forcefully, to influence outcomes or ensure compliance.

Refreezing

In change management, the process of stabilizing a system or organization after a change, ensuring new behaviors or processes become permanent.

Planned Change Process

A deliberately structured approach to transition individuals, teams, or organizations from a current state to a desired future state.

Unfreezing

The initial phase of change where previous behaviors, norms, or attitudes are questioned and destabilized to facilitate change.