Linda Is Taking an Intelligence Test

question 72

Multiple Choice

Linda is taking an intelligence test. During the test, the teachers walk through the halls and chat loudly with each other. Due to these distractions, Linda scores lower on the test than she would have if she had been able to concentrate fully. The influence of the teachers' chatting is an example of

• A) reliability.
• B) a validity bias.
• C) a cohort effect.
• D) measurement error.

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Definitions:

Fraternities

Social organizations, typically for male college students, that are formed for personal and professional development, networking, and community service.

Sororities

Social organizations primarily for females in colleges or universities, which are devoted to philanthropic, academic, and social activities.

Cohesiveness

The extent to which members of a group or community are attracted to each other and motivated to stay together.

Apathetic

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern about something.