A school psychologist is asked to observe the acting out behaviors of a student. He is concerned, however, that "acting out" has not been clearly defined. His concern is justified, as it relates the strongest to which of the following?
A) How valid the observation will be
B) The reliability of the observation
C) Cross-cultural issues related to the observation
D) How practical it is for him to view the situation

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The concern of the school psychologist about the lack of clear definition of "acting out" relates to the validity of the observation. Validity refers to whether an observation accurately measures what it intends to measure. Without a clear definition of the behavior being observed, the psychologist cannot be sure that he is accurately observing and interpreting the behavior of concern.

A School Psychologist Is Asked to Observe the Acting Out