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Validity Scales

Validity scales are psychometric tools used to assess the integrity of self-report data in psychological tests by identifying patterns of responses that may indicate exaggeration, minimization, or inconsistent answering. They help clinicians determine whether test results accurately reflect the individual's true psychological state.

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Validity scales are essential tools in psychology that help ensure tests accurately measure what they are intended to measure. Understanding the different types of validity—construct, content, criterion, and face validity—allows researchers and practitioners to select and design tests that yield rel...

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Key Terms

Construct Validity
The degree to which a test measures the theoretical construct it is intended to measure.

Example: A test measuring intelligence should correlate with other measures of intelligence.

Content Validity
The extent to which a test represents all facets of a given construct.

Example: A math test should cover all relevant topics, not just a few.

Criterion Validity
The effectiveness of a test in predicting an outcome based on another measure.

Example: SAT scores predicting college success.

Face Validity
The degree to which a test appears effective in terms of its stated aims.

Example: A survey on job satisfaction seems relevant to employees.

Reliability
The consistency of a measure over time.

Example: A reliable test yields similar results under consistent conditions.

Bias
A systematic error that leads to incorrect conclusions.

Example: Cultural bias in a test may disadvantage certain groups.

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Bias in Psychological Testing
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Key Concepts

Construct ValidityContent ValidityCriterion ValidityFace Validity