A measure has the following weaknesses. Which is the LEAST serious threat to its validity?
A) vulnerability to observer bias
B) vulnerability to social desirability bias
C) susceptibility to demand characteristics
D) insensitivity

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Insensitivity is the least serious threat to validity because it refers to the measure's inability to detect small changes or differences, which does not directly compromise the accuracy or truthfulness of the data collected, unlike biases or demand characteristics that can systematically distort results.

A Measure Has the Following Weaknesses