Review the Changes a Typical 20-Year-Old Might Experience Across the Adult

question 80

Essay

Review the changes a typical 20-year-old might experience across the adult lifespan with respect to the five major areas of cognition described in the textbook.

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Definitions:

Discriminant Validity

A method of demonstrating construct validity by correlating a test with other dissimilar instruments to ensure lack of a relationship.

Intelligence Test

Individual tests that assess a broad range of cognitive capabilities that generally results in an “IQ” score. Often used to identify mental retardation, giftedness, learning disabilities, and general cognitive functioning. It is a type of aptitude test.

Statistical Analysis

Involves mathematical techniques for collecting, reviewing, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data.

Experimental Design Validity

Using experimentation to show that a test measures a specific concept or construct. It is a type of construct validity.