A Psychological Test Is Said to Be Valid to the Extent

question 188

Multiple Choice

A psychological test is said to be valid to the extent that it:

• A)measures what it is supposed to measure
• B)has been normed using samples representative of those for whom the test has been designed.
• C)yields consistent measurements
• D)includes objective items

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Definitions:

Just Deserts

A concept in justice and ethics where individuals are believed to deserve punishment or reward commensurate with their actions.

Marxist Approach

A method of socioeconomic analysis that examines class relations and societal conflict using a materialist interpretation of historical development, based on the ideas of Karl Marx.

Rusche and Kircheimer

Theorists known for their work on the social theory related to punishment, proposing that forms of punishment change with social structures.

Severity of Punishment

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