Differential validity is an especially problematic issue in cross-cultural research because
A) a concept that exists in one culture might not exist in another culture.
B) items on a measure may have different meanings in different cultures.
C) when measures must be translated into another language, the translation can often fail to convey the exact meaning of the original items.
D) of all of these factors.

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Differential validity is problematic in cross-cultural research due to all of the factors listed in choices A, B, and C. Cultural differences may mean that the conceptualization of a particular construct may differ between cultures, even if there is a linguistic translation of the measure. Additionally, items may not have the same meaning across cultures, even if they are written in the same language. Finally, translations may fail to convey the nuances of meaning that the original items had, leading to differential validity across cultures.

Differential Validity Is an Especially Problematic Issue in Cross-Cultural Research