A Group of Clinical Psychologists Is Creating a New Personality

question 51

Multiple Choice

A group of clinical psychologists is creating a new personality test by measuring correlations among items from pre-existing personality tests.They have theory-based hypotheses regarding the outcome of their procedure.They are apparently using the __________ approach to test construction.

• A) confirmatory factor analytic
• B) content validation
• C) empirical criterion keying
• D) exploratory factor analytic

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Definitions:

Gauze

A thin, transparent fabric with a loose open weave, used in dressing wounds to absorb fluid and protect the wound from infection.

Absorbent Dressing

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Full-thickness Repair

A surgical technique that involves the complete repair of all layers of a damaged tissue or organ.

Maturation

Genetically determined biological plan for growth and development. Physical growth and motor development are a function of maturation.