Care Must Be Taken That Normative Data Account for Individual

question 55

Multiple Choice

Care must be taken that normative data account for individual and cultural differences that affect language acquisition.One way to do this is through a language sample.This type of assessment can be described as which one of the following?

• A)Formal
• B)Evaluative
• C)Critical
• D)Informal

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Definitions:

Behavioral Genetics

The field of study that examines the role of genetic and environmental influences on behaviors.

Dominant Hormones

Hormones that have a major influence on certain body processes or parts, such as testosterone and estrogen, which respectively dominate in male and female bodies.

Gender Identity

An individual's personal sense of their own gender, which may or may not correspond to the sex assigned at birth.

Gender-Role Stereotype

Preconceived notions and expectations about behaviors and characteristics deemed appropriate for males and females in a society.