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Comparing SAT Scores Earned in High School with the First

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Comparing SAT scores earned in high school with the first semester college GPA of that same student is a process related to establishing the ________ validity of the SAT.


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Fatalistic Thinking

The belief that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable, often leading to a sense of powerlessness over one's future.

Overcompensation

A psychological term referring to the defense mechanism by which individuals cover up their weaknesses, real or imagined, by emphasizing traits they consider more desirable.

Intellectualization

A defense mechanism where reasoning is used to block confrontation with an unconscious conflict and its associated emotional stress.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, characterized by flashbacks, anxiety, and persistent disturbing thoughts.

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