The Proportion of Test Takers That Get a "Good" Item

question 12

Multiple Choice

The proportion of test takers that get a "good" item correct increases as a function of the

• A)item characteristic curve.
• B)total test score.
• C)validity of the test.
• D)item difficulty.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Distortion

A mental framework that consists of skewed or biased ways of thinking, often leading to negative emotions and behaviors.

Overgeneralization

A cognitive distortion where an individual draws a general rule or conclusion based on a single or limited number of events.

REBT

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, a form of psychotherapy that helps individuals identify irrational beliefs and patterns of thinking to develop healthier emotional responses and behaviors.

ABC Model

A cognitive-behavioral approach suggesting that it is not merely events that cause an individual distress, but rather the beliefs about those events.