Nicholas Develops a New Assessment Tool to Measure the Psychological

question 96

Multiple Choice

Nicholas develops a new assessment tool to measure the psychological concept of extraversion. He finds that individuals who take the test repeatedly tend to score similarly each time. Which dimension of assessment has Nicholas established?  

• A)Reliability  
• B)Variability  
• C)Validity  
• D)Scoring

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus after repeated pairing with an unconditioned stimulus.

Unconditioned Response

The response normally produced by the conditioned response (e.g., salivation being produced by food).

External Locus

A belief system where individuals perceive their outcomes and experiences as being controlled by external forces or fate rather than their own actions.

Internal Locus

The belief that one's actions and outcomes are a result of personal decisions and efforts rather than external factors.