In General,criterion-Referenced Testing

question 47

Multiple Choice

In general,criterion-referenced testing

• A) is useful for communicating information regarding the mastery of basic skills such as reading and writing.
• B) has been found to be extremely valuable in conveying information about a student's level of creativity relative to other students.
• C) is not a well-accepted method of testing in areas such as mastery of word processing programs.
• D) is a contradiction in terms due to the lack of a valid criterion.

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Definitions:

Axis I

A classification in earlier versions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) that includes clinical disorders and other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention.

Personality Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by enduring patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience that deviate from the expectations of the culture.

Personality Disorder

A type of mental disorder characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience.

Maladaptive Behavior

Actions or tendencies that are counterproductive to one's own well-being or ability to meet needs.