The Factor Analytic Technique of Test Construction Is Designed to

question 44

Multiple Choice

The factor analytic technique of test construction is designed to

• A) identify individuals who are attempting to lie or sabotage a test.
• B) identify groups of test items that seem to be alike.
• C) identify items that mean the same thing to the respondent as they do to the researcher.
• D) create projective tests.

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Definitions:

Acute Stressors

Refers to short-term stress-causing factors or events that provoke a stress response in an individual.

Environmental Stressors

Physical or psychological stimuli in the environment that trigger stress responses in individuals.

Internal Conflict

A psychological struggle within the mind of an individual, often involving opposing needs, desires, or emotions.

Behavioral Impulses

Innate, often sudden urges to act in a particular way, which can be a response to external or internal stimuli and may not always align with long-term goals.