As the Validity Coefficient Approaches +1

question 9

Multiple Choice

As the validity coefficient approaches +1.00, there is _____ between scores on the predictor and the criterion.

• A)no relationship
• B)an inverse relationship
• C)a positive relationship
• D)a reciprocal relationship

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Definitions:

Unconditional Positive Regard

In psychology, an attitude of total acceptance and support towards another person regardless of what they say or do, often used within therapeutic settings.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic technique and theory of psychology developed by Sigmund Freud, focusing on unconscious motives and conflicts.

Unfalsifiable Nature

A characteristic of a statement, hypothesis, or theory that cannot be proven false, often due to its broad or vague nature.

Scientific Support

Evidence derived from systematic methods and experiments, rigorously tested and validated within the scientific community to back up claims or theories.