In Computer-Adaptive Testing, Items Are Selected for Presentation to an Examinee

question 40

Multiple Choice

In computer-adaptive testing, items are selected for presentation to an examinee based on -

• A) random sequencing of items
• B) correct/incorrect responses to previous items
• C) amount of time needed for responding
• D) length of item stems for each item

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Definitions:

Cultural Influences

Factors derived from societal norms, values, practices, and beliefs that shape individual behaviors, perceptions, and attitudes.

Cultural Truisms

Beliefs or notions that are widely held in a culture and are so evident to its members that they are seldom questioned.

Deindividuation Role

A psychological state where an individual loses their sense of personal identity and responsibility, often in group settings, leading to uninhibited and sometimes destructive behavior.

Group Decision-Making

The process by which a group of individuals arrives at a decision collectively, often involving discussion, debate, and compromise.