Which of the following is not listed by the text as a criterion of a good theory?

Which of the following is not listed by the text as a criterion of a good theory?

A) comprehensiveness
B) verifiability
C) applied value
D) consistency with human values

Question 2

A theory that offers practical strategies for improving human life is said to have

A) comprehensiveness.
B) applied value.
C) generalizability.
D) empirical verifiability.

Question 3

Which of the following factors contributes to higher test reliability?

A) homogeneous items
B) a short test
C) changes in the personality trait
D) items that test different things

Question 4

Direct self-report measures of personality

A) are seldom used.
B) are often reliable.
C) always measure several personality traits simultaneously.
D) are valid even when subjects intentionally give false responses.

Question 5

Construct validity is present when

A) a construct can be operationally defined.
B) a test distinguishes among criterion groups.
C) several research studies confirm the usefulness of the construct.
D) good measurement has been demonstrated.

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Which of the following is not listed by the text as a criterion of a good theory?

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