Which of the Following Is True

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true?

• A)A measure cannot be reliable without being valid.
• B)Numerical measures are rarely valid.
• C)A measure cannot be valid without being reliable.
• D)Numerical measures are always reliable.

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Approach

A perspective in psychology and other fields that examines how evolutionary theory can explain human thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics or tendencies that define an individual’s behavior, thoughts, and emotions, contributing to their unique personality.

Genetic Encoding

refers to the biological process by which the information in genes is translated into the functional products, like proteins, that determine traits and characteristics of organisms.

Personality Characteristics

Traits and qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, such as openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.