Which Area of Research in Psychology Is Concerned with Assessing

question 216

Multiple Choice

Which area of research in psychology is concerned with assessing individual differences,developing tests,and developing new statistical techniques

• A) psychometrics 
• B) social psychology 
• C) cognitive psychology 
• D) educational psychology

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Definitions:

Integrated Set

A collection of elements or principles that are combined in a way that they work together effectively.

Ideology

A systematically interrelated set of beliefs whose primary function is explanation. It circumscribes thinking, making it difficult for the holder to escape from its mould.

Paradigm

A distinct set of concepts or thought patterns, including theories, research methods, postulates, and standards for what constitutes legitimate contributions to a field.

Acquiescent Response Set

Tendency to agree with items in an attitude questionnaire. This leads to an ambiguity in interpretation if a high score on an attitude questionnaire can be obtained only by agreeing with all or most items.