Multiple Choice
In the context of psychology, focusing conscious awareness on a particular stimulus is called:
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An IQ test is considered what if it actually measures intelligence?
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Biased
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Reliable
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Standardized
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Valid
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Understand the key concept of validity in psychological testing, which refers to whether a test measures what it is intended to measure.
Recognize that an IQ test aims to measure intelligence, so if it truly measures intelligence, it is considered valid.
Differentiate validity from other test characteristics: reliability (consistency of results), bias (systematic error favoring certain groups), and standardization (uniform procedures for administering the test).
Recall that a test can be reliable without being valid, but for a test to be useful, it must be valid in measuring the intended construct.
Conclude that the correct term for a test that accurately measures intelligence is 'valid.'
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