Demonstrating the Content Validity of a Test Can Be Best

question 22

Multiple Choice

Demonstrating the content validity of a test can be best accomplished by showing that ________.

• A) tasks performed on the test are general enough to apply to any type of job
• B) higher test scores are statistically equivalent to proven, long-term job success
• C) conditions under which the test is administered resemble the work situation
• D) scores on the test are both internally and externally reliable

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Definitions:

Cultural Standards

Norms and expectations that a specific culture establishes and upholds, which guide behavior, attitudes, and values within that culture.

Sense of Self

An individual's consciousness of their own identity and personality, which includes their thoughts, experiences, values, and beliefs about who they are.

Freudian Theory

A psychological theory developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes the importance of unconscious mental processes, sexual and aggressive drives, and early childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior.

Immediate Gratification

The desire to experience pleasure or fulfillment without delay or deferment, often prioritizing short-term rewards over long-term goals.