The Consistency of Scores on a Measure Across Different Raters

question 33

Multiple Choice

The consistency of scores on a measure across different raters or observers is known as

• A) internal consistency.
• B) test-retest reliability.
• C) inter-rater reliability.
• D) face validity.

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Definitions:

Piaget

A psychologist best known for his theory of cognitive development that describes how children's intellect grows through stages.

Preoperational Stage

The second of Piaget’s stages, characterized by illogical use of words and symbols, spotty logic, and egocentrism.

Sensorimotor Stage

The first of Piaget’s stages of cognitive development, characterized by coordination of sensory information and motor activity, early exploration of the environment, and lack of language.

Concrete Operational Stage

Piaget’s third stage, characterized by logical thought concerning tangible objects, conservation, and subjective morality.