Which of the Following Is a Fundamental Assumption of Tests

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a fundamental assumption of tests yet is unfounded?

• A)Test results are valid and can be interpreted independently of environmental and subject variables during testing.
• B)Test users are objective and typically make accurate clinical predictions.
• C)Computer administration of tests decreases bias and thus increases validity.
• D)Human characteristics are stable and can be measured independently of the environment.

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Definitions:

Voltage-Sensitive

Voltage-sensitive describes membranes or proteins that respond to changes in electrical potential across them, crucial for nerve signal transmission and muscle contraction.

Sodium Channels

Specialized protein molecules in cell membranes that allow the passage of sodium ions into and out of the cell, playing a crucial role in generating and conducting electrical signals.

Graded Potentials

Changes in electrical charge across the cell membrane that vary in size and are not propagated in an all-or-none manner.

Channels

Structures or means through which substances or signals are able to pass or be conveyed in a biological system.