Which of the Following Is NOT True for Criterion-Related Validity

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true for criterion-related validity?

• A)Determines the extent to which the scale produces similar results over time.
• B)Determines the extent to which the scale you are testing correlates with a criterion.
• C)Determines whether the measure is valid for its intended purpose.
• D)Determines whether a scale is measuring what it says it is measuring.
• E)Requires that all items be measured on an interval or ratio scale.

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Definitions:

Self-Handicapping

A cognitive strategy by which people avoid effort in the hopes of keeping potential failure from hurting self-esteem.

Self-Complexity

A concept in psychology that describes the extent to which an individual’s self-concept is comprised of multiple and distinct aspects.

Self-Serving Attributional Bias

The common tendency to attribute one’s successes to personal characteristics and failures to external factors.

Self-Handicapping

A strategy where individuals create obstacles for themselves to provide an excuse for potential failure, thereby protecting self-esteem.