What Does "Psychometric" Mean

question 57

Multiple Choice

What does "psychometric" mean?

• A) based on theory
• B) based on measurements of individual differences
• C) based on an analysis of motivation and emotion
• D) based on the study of intelligence

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Definitions:

Wilhelm Wundt

A German physiologist and psychologist widely regarded as the father of experimental psychology.

Mental Processes

The internal, covert activities of the mind, such as thinking, feeling, and reasoning, that are not directly observable.

Psychology

The systematic examination of mental processes and actions, covering both the observable and the hidden aspects of consciousness and thinking.

Causation

The relationship between cause and effect, where one event (the cause) directly leads to the occurrence of another event (the effect).