During his criminal parole hearing, the prosecuting attorney argues against Bob's early release. He re-introduces evidence from Bob's initial trial 20 years earlier, including a Rorschach Inkblot test that suggested he has "criminal tendencies." Which of the following describes the biggest problem with using these results as evidence?
A. Results from the Rorschach are only valid for a few years.
B. The Rorschach has poor validity for predicting behavior.
C. The Rorschach is outdated and no longer used by psychologists.
D. He could have been hiding his true personality during the test.
Answer: B
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