If an assessment designed to measure introversion is given to the same people two weeks apart and their scores are similar on both occasions, ______________ has been demonstrated.
A) reliability
B) validity
C) confidence
D) coincidence

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Reliability refers to the consistency of a measure over time, so if the same people score similarly on the assessment given two weeks apart, then it demonstrates reliability. Validity, on the other hand, refers to the accuracy of the measure in capturing what it is intended to measure, and is not necessarily demonstrated by this scenario. Confidence and coincidence are not relevant terms in this context.

If an Assessment Designed to Measure Introversion Is Given to the Same