You Develop a New Measure of Self-Efficacy and You Find

question 67

Multiple Choice

You develop a new measure of self-efficacy and you find that people who score high on your measure also score high on a standardized measure of self-efficacy. You have demonstrated ____.

• A) concurrent validity
• B) divergent validity
• C) predictive validity
• D) reliability

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Definitions:

Distinctiveness

A principle suggesting that an event or object is memorable or noticeable because it differs significantly from other events or objects.

Consistency

The principle of maintaining the same attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors over time, which contributes to the predictability and stability of one's actions.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by a long-term tendency to be in a negative emotional state, including feelings of anxiety, depression, and emotional instability.

Mental Illnesses

Disorders that affect an individual's mood, thinking, and behavior, examples include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.