Validity Scales Focus on Three Possible Tendencies That Could Distort

question 32

Multiple Choice

Validity scales focus on three possible tendencies that could distort the answers given by test takers including:

• A) faking good, faking bad, and inconsistent responses
• B) faking bad, inconsistent responses, and incorrect answers
• C) faking good, faking bad, and incorrect answers
• D) faking good, inconsistent responses, and incorrect answers.

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Definitions:

Myelin Sheath

The fatty layer that covers and insulates axons of many neurons, facilitating the rapid transmission of nerve impulses.

PNS

Abbreviation for Peripheral Nervous System, which encompasses all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord and connects the CNS to the limbs and organs.

CNS

Stands for Central Nervous System, which includes the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out information throughout the body.

Blood-Brain Barrier

A protective mechanism that controls the passage of substances from the bloodstream into the brain tissue.