Harkins Is Interested in Using Several Psychological Tests in a Study

question 127

Multiple Choice

Harkins is interested in using several psychological tests in a study assessing the stability of personality traits from childhood into middle adulthood. What should Dr. Harkins keep in mind as he selects tests for his research?

• A)The tests should accurately and consistently reflect each participant's characteristics on some dimension.
• B)The tests should be newer versions-specifically, no more than 5 years old.
• C)The tests should permit subjective interpretation of participant responses.
• D)The tests should take no more than 15 minutes to administer and 30 minutes to score.

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