A measure of the degree to which different observers rate behaviors in similar ways is called ______.
A) inter-rater validity
B) inter-rater reliability
C) subjective validity
D) subjective reliability

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Inter-rater reliability is the measure of the consistency of ratings given by different observers. It reflects the degree to which different raters give similar ratings, indicating that the measure is reliable and consistent. Option A, subjective validity, is not a valid measure.
Option C and D, subjective validity and subjective reliability, are not standard concepts in psychometrics.

A Measure of the Degree to Which Different Observers Rate