Exhibit 9-6: Indicate Which Type of Evidence Is Being Gathered

question 78

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 9-6: Indicate which type of evidence is being gathered in the following questions.
-Refer to Exhibit 9-6.A teacher compares the science test results with the results of a standardized test in science.

• A) evidence based on content
• B) evidence based on relationship to other variables
• C) evidence based on construct-relevant variance

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Definitions:

Fat Cells

Also known as adipocytes, these cells store energy in the form of fat and play an important role in energy balance.

Drive Theory

A theory in psychology that posits that behavior is motivated by drives that arise from biological needs that demand satisfaction.

Homeostasis

The ability of a living organism to maintain internal stability by adjusting its physiological processes.

Drive-Reduction

A theory of motivation that posits that behavior is driven by the need to reduce internal states of tension caused by unmet biological needs.