What Is a Factor

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is a factor?

• A) the correlations between subscales on a test
• B) a concept that may explain why group questions on a test are correlated
• C) an environmental force that changes the interpretation of test scores
• D) evidence that a test has construct validity

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Definitions:

Emotional Distress

Refers to a state of emotional suffering typically characterized by feelings of anxiety, depression, and a general sense of being overwhelmed.

Milgram's Study

An influential research project led by Stanley Milgram which showed that people are likely to follow orders from an authority figure, even to the extent of causing harm to others.

Group Size

The number of individuals forming a social or functional cluster, influencing the group's dynamics, interactions, and effectiveness.

Conformists

Individuals who comply with established standards, rules, or laws, often in order to fit in with a group.