Using a Test Translated into Spanish May Not Be Appropriate

question 21

Multiple Choice

Using a test translated into Spanish may not be appropriate for all cultures that speak Spanish. This is because:

• A) Reliability and validity data from one population may not necessarily generalize to other populations
• B) subtle linguistic differences evident between cultural influences on the language might affect the respondent's interpretation of the test items.
• C) there may not be adequate research support for using the test with the specific population
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Tunica Media

The middle layer of the wall of a blood vessel, composed primarily of smooth muscle and elastic tissue.

Smooth Muscle

Involuntary, non-striated muscle found in the walls of internal organs and blood vessels, controlled by the autonomic nervous system.

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body's tissues.

Arteriosclerosis

The thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries, often leading to restricted blood flow.