Veronica intended to develop a test to measure locus of control, but it actually measures self-esteem. Veronica's test has low
A) test-retest reliability.
B) validity.
C) interrater reliability.
D) split-half reliability.

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Validity refers to the extent to which a test measures what it is supposed to measure. Since Veronica's test measures self-esteem instead of locus of control, it has low validity.

Veronica Intended to Develop a Test to Measure Locus of Control