The Extent to Which a Measure Adds to the Prediction

question 46

Multiple Choice

The extent to which a measure adds to the prediction of a variable beyond what can be predicted with other measures is known as

• A) incremental validity.
• B) discriminant validity.
• C) criterion validity.
• D) convergent validity.

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Definitions:

Exhaustion

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue, often resulting from stress or prolonged physical activity.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for controlling involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Fight-or-Flight Response

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to perceived harmful events, attacks, or threats to survival.

Sympathetic

Pertaining to the sympathetic nervous system, which controls the body's responses to stress and regulates vital functions such as heart rate.