Construct Validity Is Present When

question 4

Multiple Choice

Construct validity is present when

• A) a construct can be operationally defined.
• B) a test distinguishes among criterion groups.
• C) several research studies confirm the usefulness of the construct.
• D) good measurement has been demonstrated.

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Definitions:

Labeling Theory

A sociological theory that suggests the self-identity and behavior of individuals may be determined or influenced by the terms used to describe or classify them.

David Rosenhan

A psychologist known for his influential study "On Being Sane in Insane Places," which challenged the validity of psychiatric diagnoses.

Pseudo-Patients

Individuals who simulate illness to study the treatment environment and practices within mental health institutions, notably in the Rosenhan experiment.

Differential Association

A theory in criminology suggesting that individuals learn deviant behavior from those close to them who provide models of and opportunities for deviance.