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A Researcher Is Measuring the Reliability of a Substance Abuse

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A researcher is measuring the reliability of a substance abuse questionnaire that he created. In order to test the reliability of this questionnaire, he gathers a sample of individuals and randomly divides them into two groups. He administers the questionnaire to both groups and then compares the two groups' responses. If scores for both groups are similar, he can say that he has a reliable measure of substance abuse. What method is he using to measure reliability?


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Semantic Encoding

The process of converting information into a meaningful form that is stored in memory.

Structural Encoding

The process of encoding sensory input into memory based mainly on the physical structure and appearance of the stimulus.

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A framework suggesting that memory retention depends on the depth of processing, with deeper, meaningful processing leading to better recall.

Deep Processing

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