A psychological test is valid when it:
A)actually measures what it is supposed to measure.
B)has been normalized using samples representative of those for whom the test has been designed.
C)yields consistent measurements.
D)measures the positives in the test.

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A psychological test is considered valid when it actually measures what it is supposed to measure. In other words, the test should accurately evaluate the construct or characteristic it claims to assess. The other options are also important for a test to be reliable but alone do not ensure validity.

A Psychological Test Is Valid When It