Emmanuel Recently Completed the Critical Reasoning Test (CRT) for the Third

question 313

Multiple Choice

Emmanuel recently completed the Critical Reasoning Test (CRT) for the third time in three years.The first time Emmanuel attained a score that was near the top of the scale.The second time he took this test he scored near the bottom.The last time his score was right near the middle of the scores for the test.Emmanuel's differing performance each time he takes this test suggests that the test:

• A)has poor validity
• B)has not been adequately standardized
• C)is measuring something other than critical reasoning skills
• D)has low test-retest reliability

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Definitions:

Acquiescence

The act of agreeing or consenting without protest, often with little enthusiasm or conviction.

Homeostasis

The ability of a living organism to maintain stable internal conditions despite changes in external environments.

Equilibrium

A state of balance or stability in which competing forces or influences are equal or in the correct proportions.

Stability

The quality of being consistent, steady, and unchanging over time, often used in psychological assessments of personality or mood.