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Which of the following best describes a latent construct?
Which of the following best describes a latent construct?
- Observable properties of a psychological object
- Underlying and unobservable attributes of a psychological object (correct)
- Directly quantifiable attributes of a psychological object
- Easily measurable characteristics of a psychological object
What is the primary purpose of a test in psychology?
What is the primary purpose of a test in psychology?
- To quantify behavior and assess psychological attributes (correct)
- To observe behavior in controlled environments
- To analyze observable properties of psychological objects
- To directly measure psychological constructs
What distinguishes a latent construct from directly observable characteristics?
What distinguishes a latent construct from directly observable characteristics?
- Latent constructs are easily quantifiable
- Directly observable characteristics are not related to psychology
- Latent constructs are unobservable and underlying (correct)
- Directly observable characteristics are always obvious
What are the defining properties of a latent construct in psychology?
What are the defining properties of a latent construct in psychology?
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How is a test in psychology composed and what is its primary function?
How is a test in psychology composed and what is its primary function?
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What are the different types of tests used in psychology?
What are the different types of tests used in psychology?
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