If an Instrument Measures What It Is Supposed to Measure

question 26

Multiple Choice

If an instrument measures what it is supposed to measure, then the instrument is __________.

• A) valid
• B) reliable
• C) a scale
• D) a mode

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Definitions:

Characteristic Adaptation

Describes personality traits, motivations, and behaviors that are shaped by an individual's life experiences.

Personality Stability

Refers to the consistency of individual differences in thoughts, feelings, and behavior over time and across situations.

Age

A measure of the time someone or something has existed, often used as a determinant of the matureness or development stage.

Older Adults

Individuals who are in the later part of their life, often defined as being age 65 years and older.