In Order to Think About How the Brain Works, CAST

question 27

Multiple Choice

In order to think about how the brain works, CAST suggests using the following three-part framework.​

• A)Recognition, strategic, and effective systems
• B)Recognition, random, and affective systems​
• C)Recognition, strategic, and affective systems​
• D)Recognition, strategic, and objective systems​

Understand the concept of validity in the context of research and assessment.

Identify and describe different types of validity used in research.

Distinguish between criterion-related validity, construct validity, and content validity.

Relate the importance of validity to the overall integrity of a research study or assessment.

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Definitions:

Clusters

Groups or sets of similar things or people gathered or occurring closely together.

Behavior Tendencies

Refers to patterns or predispositions to act in certain ways across different situations and over time.

Empirically Derived

Developed or produced based on observed and measured phenomena rather than theory or pure logic.

Defense Mechanisms

Defense mechanisms that operate below the level of consciousness to fend off anxiety linked to unacceptable emotions or ideas.