A Researcher Discovered That Items on a Scale Did Not

question 55

Multiple Choice

A researcher discovered that items on a scale did not measure what they were intended to measure. The scale, therefore, has an issue with:

• A) construct validity.
• B) content validity.
• C) predictive validity.
• D) concurrent validity.

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Definitions:

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Prozac

The trade name for fluoxetine, a second-generation antidepressant.

Psychological Disorder

A pattern of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple life areas and create distress for the person affected.

Creative Geniuses

Individuals demonstrating exceptional creativity, innovation, or inventiveness that significantly influences their field.