Gerald is developing a measure of shyness and he determines that students scoring high on the measure also score high for introversion on a well-known introversion-extraversion scale. The outcome best illustrates
A) face validity.
B) concurrent validity.
C) predictive validity.
D) discriminant validity.

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Concurrent validity refers to the extent to which the results of a particular test, or measurement, correspond to those of a previously established measurement for the same construct. In this case, Gerald's measure of shyness showing high scores for individuals who also score high for introversion on a well-established introversion-extraversion scale indicates that both measures are assessing similar constructs at the same time, thus demonstrating concurrent validity.

Gerald Is Developing a Measure of Shyness and He Determines