In creating a test designed to measure personality constructs,the test developer's first step would BEST be to
A) determine which items would lead to socially desirable responses.
B) create a large pool of potential items.
C) define the construct or constructs being measured.
D) select a representative sample of testtakers for test tryout.

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Before creating any items or selecting test takers, it is essential to have a clear definition and understanding of the personality construct being measured. This will ensure that items are relevant and valid and that the test is measuring what it is intended to measure. Option A is not the first step as it pertains to item development and assumes that socially desirable responses are unwanted. Option B is premature because it does not account for construct and item validity. Option D is also premature because test tryouts should be conducted after initial items and test structure have been developed.

In Creating a Test Designed to Measure Personality Constructs,the Test