All of the Following Statements Are True of Essay Tests

question 7

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements are true of essay tests EXCEPT:

• A)Each question should give students a precise task.
• B)Less material can be covered in essay than in multiple-choice tests.
• C)Students should be able to answer the questions in a few words for the sake of efficiency.
• D)Questions should measure the higher-level objectives.

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Definitions:

Intense Emotions

Strong, overpowering feelings that demand attention and can significantly impact an individual's behavior, decision-making, and well-being.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon wherein the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Risks

The potential for losing something of value or the possibility of an undesirable outcome.

Unintended Consequences

Outcomes that are not the ones foreseen and intended by a purposeful action.