Which of the Following Is True About the Relationship Between

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the relationship between reliability and validity?

• A) As reliability increases, validity decreases.
• B) If a measure is reliable, it will be valid.
• C) There is no relationship between these two concepts.
• D) Unless a measure is reliable, it cannot be valid.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that was once neutral but, through association with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually provokes a conditioned reaction.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any need for prior learning.

Antecedent

An event or condition that precedes and triggers a behavior or action in the context of behavior analysis.

Edward Lee Thorndike

An American psychologist best known for his work in comparative psychology and the theory of connectionism, emphasizing the role of practice and reward in learning.