Which of the Following Scenarios Best Illustrates How a Construal

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates how a construal can be changed by a life event?

• A) Lisa got a "B" on her paper and jumped for joy.When she learned that her friends got a better grade, she cried over her "B."
• B) Lisa got a "B" on her paper and felt confused.She decided to ask her teacher why she did not receive a higher grade.
• C) Lisa worked on her paper for ten days.She cried when she found out she got a "B."
• D) Lisa cried when she got a "B" on her paper, even though she knew the paper was not all that great.

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Definitions:

Item-total Correlation

The statistical relationship between a single test item and the total score on the test, used to assess the item's quality.

Consistency

in research refers to the reliability or stability of measurements over time, across different contexts, or when using various methods of assessment.

Construct Validity

The degree to which a test or instrument accurately measures the theoretical construct or trait it is intended to measure.

Predictive Validity

The construct validity of a measure is assessed by examining the ability of the measure to predict a future behavior.