Author Question: Suppose an individual who was previously known to have intelligence is tested several years later. ... (Read 100 times)

jparksx · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

Suppose an individual who was previously known to have intelligence is tested several years later. On the second test, while the individual is within the normal range on verbal scales, her scores on performance scales have dropped to well below normal. What might you suspect?

a. brain injury or brain tumor
b. severe depression
c. attention deficit disorder
d. limited motivation

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the relationship between reliability and validity?

a. It is possible to create a highly reliable test that lacks validity.
b. If a test lacks reliability, it is important to emphasize its validity.
c. High levels of validity are often associated with low reliability.
d. There is an inverse relationship between reliability and validity.