The Extent to Which Tests or Test Items Sample What

question 30

Multiple Choice

The extent to which tests or test items sample what they are supposed to measure is related to the measure's _______ validity.

• A) content
• B) construct
• C) criterion
• D) concurrent

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A part of the brain involved in processing emotions, fear responses, and forming emotional memories.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for producing hormones that control bodily functions like hunger, thirst, temperature, and emotional activity.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body, which travel through the bloodstream to target organs or tissues, influencing various physiological processes.

Deregulation

The reduction or elimination of government power in a particular industry, usually aimed at increasing competition and efficiency.