A psychological test is said to be valid to the extent that it:
A. Measures what it is supposed to measure
B. Has been normed using samples representative of those for whom the test has been designed
C. Yields consistent measurements
D. Includes objective items
Answer to your question is A. Measures what it is supposed to measure
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A. pain relief. B. bad trips. C. hemp. D. making grain alcohol.
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A. stress disorder B. autism C. fetal alcohol syndrome D. depression
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