In the Context of Counseling Research, Which of the Following

question 5

Multiple Choice

In the context of counseling research, which of the following is true of the measurement approaches based on the item response theory (IRT) ?

• A) It is used to relate one's response patterns to items of similar levels of difficulty to determine the reliability of the test.
• B) It is used to identify levels of how items measure a certain attribute.
• C) It is used to assess the ability of scale items to measure present performance with prior performance.
• D) It is used to examine whether particular scale items have varying levels of internal validity.

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Definitions:

Sense of Unity

The feeling or perception of being part of a whole, often resulting in a stronger collective identity or purpose.

Nonverbal Cues

Communication without words, including gestures, facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice, which convey information.

High-Context Cultures

Cultures that communicate in ways that are implicit and rely heavily on context, such as nonverbal cues and the physical setting, to convey meaning.

Informal Network

A set of personal relationships, contacts, and connections within or across organizations that are not officially sanctioned.