Evidence That Indicates a Measure Does Not Represent a Construct

question 1

Multiple Choice

Evidence that indicates a measure does not represent a construct other than the one for which it was devised is ____ validity.

• A)convergent
• B)discriminant
• C)content
• D)predictive

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Definitions:

Solomon Asch

A psychologist best known for his research on social conformity.

Leon Festinger

A social psychologist known for his theory of cognitive dissonance, which describes the discomfort felt by an individual when holding contradictory beliefs or values.

Verbal Prompts

Instructions or cues delivered through speech that are designed to encourage or induce someone to take a desired action.

Verbal Abused

The act of using language to demean, criticize unjustly, or belittle another person, often a component of psychological abuse.