According to the Text, Which of the Following Is True

question 10

Multiple Choice

According to the text, which of the following is true about the Freudian and the learning theory explanations for why young children imitate their parents?

• A) the learning theory explanation has fewer assumptions and is therefore more parsimonious
• B) the Freudian explanation has fewer assumptions and is therefore more parsimonious
• C) Freudian theory has been falsified
• D) learning theory has been falsified

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Definitions:

Reliability

The degree to which an assessment tool produces stable and consistent results across multiple measurements.

Validity

The extent to which a test or instrument measures what it is supposed to measure.

Predictive Validity

The extent to which a score on a scale or test predicts future performance on a related outcome.

Culture Bias

The tendency to interpret or judge phenomena by standards inherent to one's own culture, potentially leading to misunderstanding or prejudice.