A psychological test that measures what we intend it to measure is said to be ________

a) valid

b) normed
c) reliable
d) standardized

ANS: a

Psychology

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Carly is moderately happy with her life, her job, and her social support network. One day, Carly wins $25 million by playing the lottery. What will likely happen with respect to Carly's happiness levels?

a) She will attain an extreme level of happiness and stay at that level indefinitely. b) She will experience short-lived increased happiness and then will return to her normal state. c) She will experience a long-term reduction in happiness due to not knowing how to spend the money. d) She will attain increased happiness and will therefore discard her social support network.

Psychology

Dr. Anderson has a client who discloses that he has committed several violent crimes in the past. What is Dr. Anderson's legal obligation?

a. Dr. Anderson's obligation is entirely dependent on the nature of the crime the client committed. b. Dr. Anderson is not legally required to breach confidentiality. c. Dr. Anderson is legally required to breach confidentiality and report the crime. d. Dr. Anderson is only required to breach confidentiality if the past crime predicts future violence.

Psychology