Although Participants Routinely Scored About the Same Every Time, the New

question 18

Multiple Choice

Although participants routinely scored about the same every time, the new fire fighters aptitude test showed almost no correlation to their actual performance. This new test is

• A) reliable and valid.
• B) reliable but not valid.
• C) not reliable but valid.
• D) not reliable and not valid.

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Definitions:

Person-group Discrimination Discrepancy

A psychological term describing the difference between discriminatory behaviors targeted at an individual versus those directed at a group.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor one's own group, or ingroup, over other groups, or outgroups, which can affect judgement and behavior.

Stigma Consciousness

The awareness and anticipation of societal stigma, leading to behavior that is often aimed at avoiding discrimination.

Master Status

A predominant social position that overwhelmingly defines a person's identity in the eyes of both themselves and others.