Which of the Following Would Be an Instance When a Researcher

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an instance when a researcher would not ground research in a theoretical model?

• A) When developing a new theoretical model for a new population of interest
• B) When establishing validity psychometrics for an assessment tied to a theoretical model
• C) When examining concepts individually that are part of a larger theoretical model
• D) When conducting interdisciplinary research

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Definitions:

Associative Memory

A form of memory that links related information, allowing the recall of an associated item when a related cue is presented.

Memory Scanning

The mental process of searching through stored information in memory to find a specific piece of data.

Reaction Times

The duration of time it takes from the presentation of a stimulus to the onset of a motor response.

Ability

The possession of the means or skill to do something.