If You Want to Know That a Test Measures Some

question 33

Multiple Choice

If you want to know that a test measures some underlying psychological concept,what type of validity evidence would you want to collect?

• A)content validity
• B)predictive validity
• C)construct validity
• D)concurrent validity

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from traumatic events or persistent failure to succeed.

Depression

A common mental disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and a lack of energy or motivation.

Mania

A state of abnormally elevated arousal, affect, and energy level, often indicative of a mental health condition.

Global Explanations

Broad interpretations or reasons given for events or behaviors that apply universally across different situations.