The Belsky Intelligence Test for Students (BITS) Is Valid

question 72

Multiple Choice

The Belsky Intelligence Test for Students (BITS) is valid. What does this mean?

• A) It accurately measures the real-world abilities it is supposed to test.
• B) It can be given to students, regardless of ethnicity, gender, or place of residence.
• C) It has been given for many years.
• D) When it is given more than once, students get nearly the same score each time.

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Definitions:

Emotionally Charged Memory

A memory that is strongly associated with emotional events, often remembered more vividly and accurately.

Psychosexual Stages

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Defense Mechanism

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Induction

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