Dr Kaesser Has Developed a Test to Measure an Individual's

question 56

Multiple Choice

Dr. Kaesser has developed a test to measure an individual's persuasiveness. Determining whether this test really measures persuasiveness would be determining the test's

• A) reliability.
• B) objectivity.
• C) consistency.
• D) validity.

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Definitions:

Distal Stimulus

An object or event in the external world that contributes to the sensory input, ultimately perceived and interpreted by the sensory organs after processing.

Light Waves

Electromagnetic waves that are visible to the human eye, responsible for the sense of sight.

Kinesethesis

The sense that detects body position, weight, or movement of the muscles, tendons, and joints.

Transduction

The process through which a physical stimulus is converted into a signal within the nervous system.