What Is the Optimal Item-Difficulty Level for a True-False Item

question 34

Multiple Choice

What is the optimal item-difficulty level for a true-false item?

• A) .500
• B) .625
• C) .755
• D) 1.000

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Cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes mental processes in perception, memory, language, problem solving, and other areas of human cognitive function.

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A systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe.

Humanistic Perspective

A psychological approach emphasizing personal growth, self-actualization, and the inherent goodness of people, focusing on the individual's potential and stressing the importance of self-awareness and personal choice.