________ Refers to an Extraneous Variable That Occurs When Test

question 53

Multiple Choice

________ refers to an extraneous variable that occurs when test units with extreme scores move closer to the average score during the course of the experiment.

• A)Instrumentation
• B)Statistical regression
• C)Selection bias
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

Low Concern

This phrase suggests a state of minimal interest or worry about a particular issue or situation.

Self-Preoccupation

An excessive or predominant focus on oneself, one's needs, desires, or feelings.

Motivational Distortion

A cognitive bias causing individuals to see what they wish to see or to hear what they wish to hear, often driven by their desires or fears.

Working Self-Concept

The part of an individual's self-knowledge that is currently active and influencing their thoughts, feelings, and actions at any given time.