Construct Validity Refers to Generalizing from What We Observe and Measure

question 83

True/False

Construct validity refers to generalizing from what we observe and measure to the real-world things in which we are interested.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls an extensive range of bodily functions, including emotional responses, hormonal balance, and hunger/thirst.

Endocrine System

A network of glands and organs that produce, store, and release hormones into the bloodstream to regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development and function.

Computerized Axial Tomography

A medical imaging technique that uses computer-processed combinations of many X-ray measurements taken from different angles to produce cross-sectional images of specific areas of a scanned object, allowing the user to see inside the object without cutting.

X-rays

A form of electromagnetic radiation that is used to create images of the internal structures of the body, commonly used in medical imaging.