If a Scale Assessing the Trait of Friendliness Shows Very

question 39

Multiple Choice

If a scale assessing the trait of friendliness shows very high correlations with a well-established measure of intelligence, then the psychologist may conclude that the friendliness scale lacks

• A) Reliability
• B) Convergent validity
• C) Discriminant validity
• D) Face validity

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Misdemeanor

A criminal offense that is less serious than a felony and is usually punishable by fines, penalties, or a jail term of less than one year.

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Petty Offense

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