Scores on intelligence tests predict some behaviors well, like people's grades in school, but not how well they will function in interacting with others. This means that when predicting interpersonal functioning, intelligence tests scores have low

a. convergent validity.
b. external validity.
c. divergent validity.
d. construct validity.


Ans: d. construct validity.

Psychology

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