Sometimes Test Makers Reverse the Direction of the Test Items

question 40

Multiple Choice

Sometimes test makers reverse the direction of the test items. That is, whereas sometimes agreeing with an item indicates a high score on the trait being measured, sometimes disagreeing with the item indicates a high score. Test makers do this to control for which potential problem?

• A) Faking
• B) Carelessness and sabotage
• C) Social desirability
• D) Acquiescence response

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Definitions:

Hypercapnia

An excess of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream, typically caused by inadequate respiration.

Blood

A vital body fluid that carries oxygen and nutrients to cells, and removes carbon dioxide and other wastes.

Respiratory Adaptation

The process by which respiratory physiology adjusts to meet changes in demands or environmental conditions, enhancing gas exchange efficiency.

Vital Capacity

The maximum amount of air a person can expel from the lungs after a maximum inhalation, a measure of lung function.