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:

Loss of Appetite

A decrease in the desire to eat, which can result from a variety of conditions including illness, emotional distress, or use of certain medications.

Implicit Memory Consolidation

Implicit memory consolidation is the process by which the brain integrates and stabilizes unconscious memories, such as skills and conditioned responses, without our conscious awareness.

Habitual Memory Consolidation

The process by which repetitive actions and behaviors become automatic responses stored in long-term memory.

Explicit Memory Consolidation

The process by which explicit (or declarative) memories, those memories that can be consciously recalled, are stabilized and stored after learning.