In Developing the National Certification Exam for Counselors, the Test

question 52

Multiple Choice

In developing the national certification exam for counselors, the test developers wanted to assure adequate validity and reliability. For the following items, place the letter that represents the kind of validity or reliability described.
-Kuder-Richardson reliability

• A)The extent to which the instrument measures a theoretical or hypothetical trait or concept
• B)Tests scores from one version of a test are correlated with another "alternate" version
• C)The extent to which an instrument correlates with an outcome criterion in the present
• D)Correlating one test administration with another administration of the same test at a later date
• E)The degree the evidence shows items and questions represent the proper domain
• F)The correlation of odd numbered items on a test with even numbered items
• G)The extent to which the instrument correlates with future outcome criterion
• H)A statistical analysis of each test item against all of the other test items

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Definitions:

Behavioral Acts

Observable actions or responses of an individual, often studied in psychology to understand human behavior.

Mental Acts

Activities of the mind, such as thinking, reasoning, imagining, and remembering.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by obsessive thinking about one or more perceived flaws in physical appearance, which are usually minor or not observable to others.

DSM-5

A handbook for healthcare providers, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, is recognized as the definitive guide for diagnosing mental health conditions.