A Group of People Is Given a New Test That

question 4

Multiple Choice

A group of people is given a new test that supposedly measures creativity.We later find that their scores on this test are,in fact,correlated with their ability to do well on a separate test requiring "out of the box" solutions.This finding suggests that this test of creativity appears to have relatively high

• A)accuracy.
• B)test-retest reliability.
• C)predictive validity.
• D)reliability and validity.

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Definitions:

Convergent

Thinking that involves bringing several pieces of information together to solve a problem or come to a single, correct answer.

Heuristic

A problem-solving approach that employs a practical method or various shortcuts to produce solutions that may not be perfect but are sufficient for the immediate goals.

Decisive

Having the power or quality of settling an issue or producing a definite result.

Absolute Pitch

The ability to identify or reproduce a musical note without any external reference.