Which of the following statements is TRUE of the use of validity scales in personality assessment?

A. There is no widespread consensus that validity scales must be a part of any self-report personality assessment measure.
B. Validity scales were once a part of personality assessment tools in the past, but they are no longer seen as valid.
C. Validity scales are primarily used for tests containing sentence completion type items.
D. There is widespread consensus that validity scales must be a part of any self-report personality assessment measure.


Answer: A

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