equivalency test

an assessment of one’s educational level regardless of whether one has completed a specific course of study. For example, by taking the appropriate equivalency test, one may obtain a high school diploma without completing high school state requirements.

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Psychology term of the day

July 27th 2024

vital functions

functions of the body (e.g., respiration, blood circulation of the blood) that are necessary to sustain life. Many vital functions are controlled by the brainstem.