A psychologist measured dependency by noting how many times children in a school asked an adult for help. A critic argued that asking for help is not a good measure of dependency; in fact, the critic said, asking for help shows resourcefulness and initiative. The critic in this situation was disputing the _______ of the dependency measure.
A) difficulty
B) stability
C) validity
D) reliability

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The critic is disputing the validity of the dependency measure, as they are arguing that asking for help does not necessarily equate to being dependent. Validity refers to whether a measure assesses what it is intended to measure. The other options (difficulty, stability, reliability) do not fit the scenario described.

A Psychologist Measured Dependency by Noting How Many Times Children