An item characteristic curve that rises gradually and then turns down for people at the highest levels of performance
A)is likely to occur when students are making a wild guess.
B)can happen when 'none of the above' is one of the multiple choice options.
C)turns down at a point referred to as the antimode.
D)indicates an item with a high level of difficulty.

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This curve shape can occur when "none of the above" is an option in a multiple-choice question. High-performing students might overthink or doubt their correct answers, opting for "none of the above" when it's unnecessary, causing the curve to turn down at high levels of performance.

An Item Characteristic Curve That Rises Gradually and Then Turns