In the Past, the Field of Assessment Attempted to Develop

question 23

Multiple Choice

In the past, the field of assessment attempted to develop __________ instruments, but found this impossible and has focused on developing culture-fair instruments.

• A)culture-equivalent
• B)culture-free
• C)culture-parallel
• D)culture-valid

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Definitions:

Relaxation Training

A therapeutic practice that involves teaching individuals techniques to reduce stress and anxiety, often through controlled breathing and muscle relaxation.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative patterns of thought in order to alter problematic emotions and behaviors.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life, not tied to any specific object or situation.

Meta-analytic Research

A statistical technique that combines the results of multiple scientific studies to clarify findings and derive conclusions that can be generalized across research.