How Do Reverse-Worded Items Address Shortcuts

question 36

Multiple Choice

How do reverse-worded items address shortcuts?

• A) They slow down readers, making them answer more carefully.
• B) They distinguish between yea-sayers and people that are true believers.
• C) They are easier for people to read.
• D) Both a and b address shortcuts.
• E) All of the above address shortcuts.

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Definitions:

Hearing Loss

A partial or total inability to hear sound in one or both ears.

Hair Cells

Sensory cells located in the inner ear that are responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain.

Asymmetry

Lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something; not symmetrical.

Barn Owl

A nocturnal bird of prey known for its distinctive heart-shaped face and for being a beneficial species by controlling rodent populations.