Represents Stable Factors That Affect the Observed Score in the Same

question 101

Multiple Choice

represents stable factors that affect the observed score in the same way each time the measurement is made, such as mechanical factors (see Fig. 9.6 in the text) .

• A) Random error
• B) Systematic error
• C) Variable error
• D) Measurement error

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Definitions:

Sensory Deprivation

A condition in which one or more of the senses is reduced or eliminated, often used in psychological experiments or therapy.

Perceptual Abilities

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Intellectual Abilities

The capacity to engage in abstract thinking, understanding complex ideas, reasoning, and problem-solving, often considered as part of cognitive abilities.

Signal Detection

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