A Relation Is in Second Normal Form (2NF) If It

question 93

Multiple Choice

A relation is in second normal form (2NF) if it is in first normal form (1NF) and:

• A) if the only determinants it contains are candidate keys.
• B) no non-key attribute is dependent on only a portion of the primary key.
• C) it does not contain any repeating groups.
• D) computed fields are eliminated.

Know the advantages and limitations of both direct behavioral observations and self-reporting in psychological assessments.

Appreciate the adaptive and diagnostic functions of intelligence tests within psychological evaluations.

Recognize the process and benefits of comparing individual performance to normative data in psychological assessments.

Understand the concept and theories of attention and the mechanisms of selective attention.

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Definitions:

Mental Images

Visual representations in the mind of objects, scenes, or events not currently being visually perceived.

Implicit Memory

In this memory model, previous experiences help in carrying out tasks more efficiently, without the conscious awareness of the individual.

False Memory

A psychological phenomenon where a person recalls something that did not happen or that happened differently from the way it actually occurred.

Repeating Information

The act of restating or duplicating data or details, often used as a technique to improve memory retention.