Question 1

Suppose that a scale had rather high reliability,but very low validity.Which of the following is most likely to be true of this scale?

Accepted Answer

A) It doesn't measure anything at all;it's almost entirely error. 
B) It measures the right characteristic,but with much error of measurement. 
C) It measures some characteristic with little error,but it is the wrong characteristic. 
D) It could easily be improved by adding a few more items. 
E) It could easily be improved by removing a few items. 
A) It doesn't measure anything at all;it's almost entirely error. 
B) It measures the right characteristic,but with much error of measurement. 
C) It measures some characteristic with little error,but it is the wrong characteristic. 
D) It could easily be improved by adding a few more items. 
E) It could easily be improved by removing a few items.

Question 2

One method of personality measurement involves obtaining "biodata"-that is,records of various outcome variables (e.g. ,health information,criminal records,career information,etc. ).Which of the following can be considered a complication of this method?

Accepted Answer

A) In general,life outcomes have nothing to do with personality 
B) Any given life outcome might reflect several different personality traits 
C) Any given life outcome might reflect many influences other than the individual's personality 
D) Both A and B above 
E) Both B and C above 
A) In general,life outcomes have nothing to do with personality 
B) Any given life outcome might reflect several different personality traits 
C) Any given life outcome might reflect many influences other than the individual's personality 
D) Both A and B above 
E) Both B and C above

Suppose that a scale had rather high reliability,but very low validity.Which of the following is most likely to be true of this scale?

One method of personality measurement involves obtaining "biodata"-that is,records of various outcome variables (e.g. ,health information,criminal records,career information,etc. ).Which of the following can be considered a complication of this method?

Personality Traits and the Inventories That Measure Them

Personality Structure: Classifying Traits

Developmental Change and Stability of Personality

Biological Bases of Personality

Genetic and Environmental Influences on Personality

The Evolutionary Function of Personality

Personality Disorders

Personality and Life Outcomes

Mental Ability

Vocational Interests

Religion and Politics

Sexuality

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Exam 1: Basic Concepts in Psychological Measurement

Suppose that a scale had rather high reliability,but very low validity.Which of the following is most likely to be true of this scale?

One method of personality measurement involves obtaining "biodata"-that is,records of various outcome variables (e.g. ,health information,criminal records,career information,etc. ).Which of the following can be considered a complication of this method?

Personality Traits and the Inventories That Measure Them

Personality Structure: Classifying Traits

Developmental Change and Stability of Personality

Biological Bases of Personality

Genetic and Environmental Influences on Personality

The Evolutionary Function of Personality

Personality Disorders

Personality and Life Outcomes

Mental Ability

Vocational Interests

Religion and Politics

Sexuality

Filters