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  1. A Type I error in hypothesis testing occurs when a researcher:

    Answer: Rejects a true null hypothesis

    A Type I error (false positive) occurs when the null hypothesis is true but the researcher incorrectly rejects it; its probability equals alpha (α).

  2. Which of the following defense mechanisms involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to another person?

    Answer: Projection

    Projection involves unconsciously attributing one's own unacceptable impulses or feelings to others as a way of managing internal conflict.

  3. According to DSM-5, which of the following is required for a diagnosis of PTSD in adults?

    Answer: Symptoms must be present for at least 1 month

    DSM-5 requires PTSD symptoms to persist for more than one month and cause significant distress or functional impairment.

  4. A psychologist using motivational interviewing would most likely respond to client ambivalence by:

    Answer: Exploring and reflecting both sides of the client's ambivalence

    Motivational interviewing uses reflective listening and exploration of ambivalence to strengthen intrinsic motivation for change.

  5. The heritability coefficient in behavioral genetics represents:

    Answer: The proportion of phenotypic variance attributable to genetic variance in a population

    Heritability (h²) is a population statistic that describes the proportion of observed variation in a trait that is attributable to genetic variation.

  6. Which assessment instrument is considered a projective measure of personality?

    Answer: Rorschach Inkblot Method

    The Rorschach Inkblot Method is a projective technique in which ambiguous stimuli are used to elicit responses believed to reveal unconscious processes.

  7. A school psychologist notices that students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds consistently score lower on a standardized test. This finding most likely reflects which psychometric concern?

    Answer: Measurement bias or differential item functioning

    Systematic score differences across demographic groups may indicate measurement bias or differential item functioning, where items may not function equivalently across groups.