The Hormone That Is the Basis for a Pregnancy Test

question 32

Multiple Choice

The hormone that is the basis for a pregnancy test is

• A) LH.
• B) progesterone.
• C) human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).
• D) human placental lactogen (hPL).
• E) relaxin.

Recognize the standard requirements for any scientifically acceptable test: standardization, reliability, and validity.

Distinguish between various intelligence tests and their unique contributions and limitations.

Comprehend the concept of mental age and how IQ is calculated.

Differentiate between aptitude and achievement tests.

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