AP Psychologymediummcq1 pt

Personality inventories often include validity scales to

A.detect faking and inconsistent responding
B.make tests longer
C.measure intelligence
D.increase subjectivity

Explanation

Core Concept

Lie scales catch people presenting themselves too favorably or answering randomly — protecting the test's accuracy.

Correct Answer

Adetect faking and inconsistent responding

More Unit 7: Motivation, Emotion, and Personality practice questions

Try a random question →

Practice more AP Psychology questions with full explanations

Practice Unit 7: Motivation, Emotion, and Personality Questions →