What Is Necessary Before a New Test Can Be Considered

question 32

Multiple Choice

What is necessary before a new test can be considered a standardized test?

• A) evidence that the test is equally fair to all groups
• B) determination of the norms
• C) comparison of the test with similar tests in its field
• D) evaluation of the content of the test by established experts in the field

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Definitions:

Psychoanalysis

A set of theories and therapeutic techniques related to the study of the unconscious mind, which together form a method of treatment for mental disorders, developed by Sigmund Freud.

Sigmund Freud

A neurologist from Austria who established psychoanalysis, a therapeutic approach that addresses mental disorders by facilitating conversations between a psychoanalyst and the patient.

Alfred Adler

An Austrian medical doctor and psychotherapist known for founding the school of individual psychology, which emphasizes the uniqueness of the individual and the role of societal factors in shaping personality.

Insight Therapies

Psychological treatments that involve verbal interactions intended to enhance clients' self-knowledge and thus promote healthful changes in personality and behavior.