A Test That Compares Each Person with a Norm Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

A test that compares each person with a norm is called a

• A)transformed test.
• B)criterion-referenced test.
• C)norm-referenced test.
• D)within-group norming test.

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Definitions:

Neurohormones

Hormones produced by neuroendocrine cells; transported down axons and released into interstitial fluid; common in invertebrates; in vertebrates, the hypothalamus produces neurohormones.

Interstitial Fluid

A fluid that fills the spaces between cells in tissues, providing nutrients and removing waste from cells.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulation of body temperature, hunger, moods, and sleep.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain; it releases hormones that regulate growth, metabolism, and the function of other glands.