A psychological test is valid to the extent that it:
A)measures what it is supposed to measure.
B)has been normed using samples representative of those for whom the test was designed.
C)yields consistent measurements.
D)minimizes potential cultural biases.

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A psychological test must measure what it is intended to measure to be considered valid. This is known as criterion-related validity, meaning that the results on the test should predict behavior related to the construct or concept being measured. The other options are also important considerations for a valid psychological test, but they do not directly assess the validity of the test itself.

A Psychological Test Is Valid to the Extent That It