Define and Describe Types of Bias in Psychological Testing

question 20

Essay

Define and describe types of bias in psychological testing. Discuss different types of predictive bias. Give examples of each type.

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Definitions:

Vaginal Specula

A medical tool used to dilate the vagina for examination of the vagina and cervix.

Endotracheal Tubes

Flexible tubes inserted through the mouth into the trachea to maintain an open airway or administer anesthesia.

Proper Temperature

The optimal or required temperature necessary to maintain the efficiency, safety, or survival of a process, organism, or device.

Sterilization

A process aimed at destroying all forms of living microorganisms to prevent infection and contamination.