The Buros Center for Testing at the University of Iowa

question 37

Multiple Choice

The Buros Center for testing at the University of Iowa is a good source for ____.

• A)reviews of standardized tests
• B)grant opportunities for individuals interested in psychometrics
• C)reduced cost access to copyrighted tests
• D)legal advice for people who have been discriminated against as a result of standardized testing

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Definitions:

Decentralization

The dispersion of functions, powers, people, or things away from a central location or authority.

Dominant Defensiveness

Characterizes a behavioral response in which individuals assert control or superiority excessively to protect themselves from perceived threats or criticism.

Submissive Behavior

Actions characterized by a willingness to yield to the control or authority of others, often demonstrated through body language or deferential conduct.

Cognitive Infocommunications

An interdisciplinary field that focuses on the study and design of systems for human-computer interaction and communication, integrating cognitive science and information communication technologies.