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The State of the Subject May Well Affect His or Her

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The state of the subject may well affect his or her test performance and may be a serious source of error. Discuss some possible subject variables that may interfere with or improve an individual's performance on a test.


Definitions:

Abnormality

A deviation from the norm that may signal the presence of a disorder, disease, or undesirable condition.

Trephination

An ancient operation in which a stone instrument was used to cut away a circular section of the skull, perhaps to treat abnormal behavior.

Stone Instrument

A tool made of stone, typically used in historical or prehistoric contexts for various purposes, such as cutting, pounding, or as part of a ritual.

Skull

The bony structure forming the head, protecting the brain and supporting the structures of the face.

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