If scores on a new memory scale for children are similar to scores on other well-validated memory scales,it might be concluded that the new memory scale has:
A)Discriminant validity
B)Divergent validity
C)Convergent validity
D)Face validity

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Convergent validity means that scores on a new measure correlate highly with scores on other measures that are theoretically related. Since the scores on the new memory scale are similar to scores on other well-validated memory scales, it is reasonable to conclude that the new memory scale has convergent validity.

If Scores on a New Memory Scale for Children Are