Which is an example of convergent evidence for the construct validity of a test measuring fear of cats?
A. a low correlation between the test and a test to measure fear of dogs
B. a high correlation with an existing validated test measuring more-generalized fear
C. a high correlation between the test and an existing validated test measuring fear of cats
D. Both a high correlation between the test and an existing validated test measuring fear of cats and a high correlation with an existing validated test measuring more-generalized fear
Answer: D
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