Professor Lum Asked Respondents, "How Old Are You?" Later in the Interview

question 11

Multiple Choice

Professor Lum asked respondents, "How old are you?" Later in the interview Lum asked, "What is your date of birth?" This illustrates that Lum was interested in the ________ of the measurement.​

• A) ​face validity
• B) ​validity
• C) ​precision
• D) ​reliability

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Definitions:

Value Thinness

A cultural or personal valuation that assigns importance and desirability to maintaining a slim body shape.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder in which a person’s binge eating (usually of high-calorie foods) is followed by inappropriate weight-loss promoting behavior, such as vomiting, laxative use, fasting, or excessive exercise.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to excessive weight loss.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise.