Attempts at controlling rater bias have included all of the following EXCEPT
A) improving the content validity of the instrument being used.
B) clarifying terminology to increase reliability.
C) providing practice sessions in observing and rating others.
D) comparing ratings of new raters with those of more experienced raters.

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Improving the content validity of the instrument being used does not directly address rater bias. Rater bias is more about the subjective tendencies or predispositions of the raters themselves rather than the validity of the instrument. The other options (B, C, D) are direct methods to control or mitigate rater bias by ensuring clarity, consistency, and comparability in the rating process.

Attempts at Controlling Rater Bias Have Included All of the Following