Criterion contamination occurs when
A) a test is lacking in construct validity.
B) the criterion measurement is found to be invalid.
C) knowledge of predictor test scores influences decision-making.
D) errors are made in predicting criterion performance.

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Criterion contamination occurs when knowledge of predictor test scores influences decision-making, leading to the invalidation of the criterion measurement. This can occur when the same people are responsible for administering the predictor and criterion tests and have access to information from both tests.

Criterion Contamination Occurs When