EBK ESSENTIALS OF UNDERSTANDING PSYCHOL
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Chapter 33, Problem 1E
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Introduction: The pattern of lasting, unique features that produces a consistency and individuality in a person is called personality. The personality leads a particular person to act consistently in various situations and over extended periods of time. Personality includes the behavior which makes every person unique and different from others. Psychological tests are proper assessment tools that help in the measurement of behavior objectively.
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Answer to Problem 1E
Correct answer: Reliability is the consistency of a personality test; Validity is the ability of a test to actually measure what it is designed to measure.
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The psychological tests should have reliability and validity. The consistency of the psychological test measurement is called as reliability. The reliable test provides same result in each time when it is administered to a person. But unreliable test gives different result each time. The psychological tests should be valid to get a meaningful conclusion. It is the capability of a psychological test to measure what it is designed to measure.
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