Ethan takes a WISC test at age 6 and obtains a FSIQ of 135; he is retested at age 16 and obtains a FSIQ of 138. This means the Weschler scales have high __________
a) construct validity
b) test-retest reliability
c) interrater reliability
d) internal consistency
Answer: B
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