Validity Refers To

question 32

Multiple Choice

Validity refers to:

• A)the accuracy of the interpretation of test scores.
• B)the stability or consistency of test scores.
• C)the method in which norms for the tests were developed.
• D)whether the test is a good measure of a construct.

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Definitions:

Ordinary Sadness

A normal emotional response to undesired circumstances or events, distinct from clinical depression, usually temporary and context-specific.

Specific Phobia

An intense, irrational fear of specific situations, objects, or activities, which can significantly interfere with daily functioning.

Unrealistic Fear

A fear that is disproportionate to the actual risk or threat present in a situation, often based on imagination or speculation rather than fact.

Hallucination

The perception of something not present, such as hearing or seeing something that isn't there, often associated with psychiatric conditions or substance use.