A school psychologist is asked to observe the acting out behaviors of a student. He is concerned, however, that "acting out" has not been clearly defined. His concern is justified, as it relates the strongest to which of the following?
a. How valid the observation will be
b. The reliability of the observation
c. Cross-cultural issues related to the observation
d. How practical it is for him to view the situation
ANSWER: a
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