In the Context of Validity,which of the Following Refers to Whether

question 30

Multiple Choice

In the context of validity,which of the following refers to whether a test,on the surface,appears to measure what it is supposed to measure?

• A)Discriminant validity
• B)Predictive validity
• C)Convergent validity
• D)Face validity

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Definitions:

Place Theory

A theory in psychology that explains how humans perceive sound frequencies based on the specific location of hair cells stimulated in the cochlea.

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests different areas of the basilar membrane respond to various frequencies, enabling us to distinguish sounds.

Sound Frequencies

Refers to the number of vibrations or cycles per second of a sound wave, measured in Hertz (Hz), impacting the pitch of the sound.

Gate-Control Theory

A theory that explains how the perception of pain is not just a direct result of activating pain fibers but is also modulated by interplay between different neurons in the spinal cord.