If an IQ Test Has High Predictive Validity, Then

question 50

Multiple Choice

If an IQ test has high predictive validity, then

• A) a psychologist can accurately guess what score someone will get before he or she has started on the test.
• B) students who get good scores on the test will get even better scores if they take the test again.
• C) the mean and standard deviation on the test are equal for all groups of people.
• D) students who do well on the test also get good grades in school.

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Definitions:

Eros

In classical psychology, Eros represents the life instinct—the drive for survival, propagation, creativity, and life-building activities.

HPA Axis

The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis is a complex set of interactions among these three endocrine glands, regulating stress response, mood, digestion, immune system, sexuality, and energy usage.

Cortisol

A hormone made in the adrenal glands, typically secreted when experiencing stress or when blood sugar levels are low.

Hippocampus

A part of the brain located in the temporal lobe, crucial for memory formation and spatial navigation.