If You Wanted to Determine If a Scale Is Relevant

question 106

Multiple Choice

If you wanted to determine if a scale is relevant to an outcome or behavior you would be interested in:

• A) construct validity.
• B) discriminate validity.
• C) criterion validity.
• D) predictive validity .

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Definitions:

Realistic Period

The third stage of Ginzberg’s theory, which occurs in early adulthood, when people begin to explore specific career options, then narrow their choices and make a commitment.

Fantasy Period

According to Ginzberg, the period, lasting until about age 11, when career choices are made, and discarded, without regard to skills, abilities, or available job opportunities.

Social Clock

The culturally determined psychological timepiece providing a sense of whether we have reached the major benchmarks of life at the appropriate time in comparison to our peers.

Maturation

The predetermined unfolding of genetic information.