When a Person's Test Performance Can Be Compared with That

question 54

Multiple Choice

When a person's test performance can be compared with that of a representative and pretested sample of people,the test is said to be

• A) reliable.
• B) standardized.
• C) valid.
• D) normally distributed.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Gland

A gland located above the kidneys that produces hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which are critical for the body's stress response.

Corticosteroids

A class of steroid hormones produced in the adrenal cortex or synthesized; used medicinally to reduce inflammation and affect the immune system.

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol.

Frustration

A feeling of dissatisfaction or annoyance arising from unmet expectations or obstacles to achieving goals.