What Term Is Used to Describe Standardized Tests That Compare

question 85

Multiple Choice

What term is used to describe standardized tests that compare an individual child's score to the average score of others her age?

• A)Empirical tests
• B)Norm-referenced tests
• C)Content-normed tests
• D)Normative metric tests

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Definitions:

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event.

Agoraphobia

A type of anxiety disorder characterized by an irrational fear of being in open spaces or in situations where escape might be difficult.

Social Anxiety Disorder

A mental health condition where an individual experiences intense fear of social situations, leading to avoidance and significant distress.

Acute Distress Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by the development of severe anxiety, dissociation, and other symptoms occurring within a month after exposure to a traumatic event.