A New Personality Test Claims to Measure How Much Two

question 176

Multiple Choice

A new personality test claims to measure how much two people love each other. How could you measure the reliability of the test?

• A) Have couples take the test repeatedly and see whether they keep getting the same score.
• B) Determine whether couples who score high on the test are more likely than others to stay married for at least 10 years.
• C) Give the test to a large random sample of people and calculate the mean and the standard deviation.
• D) Ask a random sample of people whether the items on the test refer to the same thing they mean when they talk about love.

---

Definitions:

Conceals Information

The act of hiding or withholding data, facts, or details from others intentionally.

Extreme Stress

A condition resulting from facing overwhelming events or situations, which can severely impact one's mental and physical health.

Assertive Response

A communication style that respectfully expresses one's opinions or needs while considering the rights of others.

Complacent Attitude

A self-satisfied mindset with no awareness of actual dangers or deficiencies, often resulting in a lack of motivation to change or improve.