Face validity of a personality assessment technique refers to whether or not:
A)the test is consistent in measuring traits across situations.
B)the test item appears to fit the particular trait it is measuring.
C)the personality test will predict behavior outside the test situation.
D)the test-taker is giving answers that will make him or her look better.

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Face validity refers to whether or not a test seems to measure what it claims to measure. In the case of a personality assessment technique, face validity would mean that the test items appear to fit the particular trait it is measuring. Choices A, C, and D are not related to face validity.

Face Validity of a Personality Assessment Technique Refers to Whether