Why Are Convergent and Discriminant Validity Often Evaluated Together

question 39

Multiple Choice

Why are convergent and discriminant validity often evaluated together?

• A)Both terms mean the same thing.
• B)Both involve collecting information from a lot of psychological measures of theoretical interest.
• C)Both require the use of scatterplots.
• D)Both have to be determined by a panel of experts.

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Definitions:

Anterior Cingulate Cortex

A region of the brain involved in functions such as decision-making, emotion, and impulse control.

Lateral Hypothalamus

A region of the hypothalamus involved in regulating hunger and thirst.

Abraham Maslow's

Abraham Maslow's work in psychology emphasized the importance of focusing on the positive qualities in people, as opposed to treating them as a 'bag of symptoms'.

Hierarchy of Needs

A motivational theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, suggesting that people are motivated to fulfill basic needs before moving on to other, more advanced needs, culminating in self-actualization.