Which of the following is true of using scales in different cultural contexts?
A) The factor structure of a scale is universally valid across different cultural contexts.
B) A scale developed in one culture should not be used across different cultural contexts without acquiring additional data.
C) A psychological construct as measured by a scale does not differ across different cultural contexts.
D) The items that comprise a particular factor should exclude measures of convergent and discriminant estimates across different cultural contexts.

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A scale developed in one culture may have items or language that may not be relevant or appropriate in another cultural context. Therefore, it is important to acquire additional data and potentially adapt the scale for use in different cultural contexts to ensure its validity and reliability.

Which of the Following Is True of Using Scales in Different