A Youngster Is Taking a Test in a Large Room

question 22

Multiple Choice

A youngster is taking a test in a large room.The test administrator is very careful that everyone takes the test under the same conditions.Everyone hears exactly the same instructions,and is given the same amount of time.Which term best characterizes this type of test?

• A)reliable.
• B)standardized.
• C)valid.
• D)predictive.

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Definitions:

Aid

Assistance provided for the purpose of relief and support, often in the context of financial, material, or medical help.

Pluralistic Ignorance

A psychological phenomenon where individuals mistakenly believe their feelings and beliefs are different from those of the group, even when others share the same views.

Bystander Apathy

A social psychological phenomenon that refers to the observation that individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present, often due to the diffusion of responsibility.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate the effect of disposition or personality and underestimate the effect of situational factors in explaining other people's behavior.