If You Want to Know That a Test Measures Some

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Multiple Choice

If you want to know that a test measures some underlying psychological construct, what type of validity evidence would you want to collect?

• A) Content validity
• B) Construct validity
• C) Predictive validity
• D) Criterion validity

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Definitions:

Receptor Sites

Specific regions on the surface of cells or within cells that selectively bind to substances, such as neurotransmitters, hormones, or drugs, triggering a cellular response.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter in the brain that plays key roles in regulating anxiety, mood, and muscle tone.

Brain Circuits

Networks of neurons in the brain that work together to process information and control behaviors.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobes of the brain, crucial for decision making, social behavior, and personality expression.