Because Situational Variables Can Affect Test Scores, Testing Requires

question 3

Multiple Choice

Because situational variables can affect test scores, testing requires

• A)standardized conditions.
• B)at least two test administrators.
• C)a test administrator and an observer.
• D)test administrators with similar backgrounds and characteristics.

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Definitions:

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an organism or system, often in response to environmental stimuli, observable by others.

Functionalist

In psychology, a theory or perspective that emphasizes the purpose or role of behavior and consciousness in adapting to the environment.

Perception

The way in which individuals sort out and make sense of their sensory observations to attribute meaning to their surroundings.

Unconscious Factors

Unconscious factors are elements underlying human behavior and thought processes that are not readily available to conscious awareness.