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comprehension test

1. a reading-ability test in which understanding is assessed by asking questions about the passages read.

2. a test requiring individuals to state how they would deal with a given practical situation. For example, a testee might be asked what he or she would do upon finding a letter on the street that has an address written on it and that is stamped with the proper postage.

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March 16th 2025

state-dependent behavior

state-dependent behavior

actions that are affected by one’s emotional state, such as saying something hurtful to another while angry.