Walter Mischel Has Argued That Personality Tests Have Low Predictive

question 61

Multiple Choice

Walter Mischel has argued that personality tests have low predictive validities because __________.

• A) these tests were designed to yield construct validity rather than predictive validity
• B) these tests are based on the assumption that behavior is consistent across situations
• C) these test scores contain numerous errors of measurement
• D) research participants try to hide personality flaws when taking the tests

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