In Developing the National Certification Exam for Counselors, the Test

question 64

Multiple Choice

In developing the national certification exam for counselors, the test developers wanted to assure adequate validity and reliability. For the following items, place the letter that represents the kind of validity or reliability described.
-Construct validity

• A)The extent to which the instrument measures a theoretical or hypothetical trait or concept
• B)Tests scores from one version of a test are correlated with another "alternate" version
• C)The extent to which an instrument correlates with an outcome criterion in the present
• D)Correlating one test administration with another administration of the same test at a later date
• E)The degree the evidence shows items and questions represent the proper domain
• F)The correlation of odd numbered items on a test with even numbered items
• G)The extent to which the instrument correlates with future outcome criterion
• H)A statistical analysis of each test item against all of the other test items

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The regulation of an organism's internal environment to maintain stable, constant conditions for life processes.

Fight-or-Flight

A physiological response to perceived harmful events, attacks, or threats to survival, triggering certain bodily functions to either confront or avoid the danger.

Stress Response

The body's reaction to a challenge or demand, characterized by physical, emotional, and mental changes.

Eustress

Positive stress that is beneficial and motivating, as opposed to distress, which is harmful and drains energy.