If a Trait Changes Over Time, Test-Retest Correlations

question 59

Multiple Choice

If a trait changes over time, test-retest correlations

• A)are high if rank order remains the same.
• B)are low if rank order remains the same.
• C)will always be high.
• D)will always be low.

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Definitions:

Social Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings and perspectives of others within a social context, facilitating compassionate and harmonious interactions.

Intentional Component

An aspect of behavior and actions that is done with purpose or intention, often reflecting deliberate decision-making.

Affective Component

The emotional or feeling segment of an attitude, influencing how individuals feel about an object or situation.

Cognitive Component

Relates to the mental processes involved in understanding, reasoning, and decision-making.