On the "Connectedness to Nature" scale, divergent validity was established when it was found that no correlation existed between scores on the scale and
A)SAT scores
B)scores on a test of social desirability
C)both alternatives a. and b.
D)none of the above - the outcomes in alternatives a. and b. supported convergent validity

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Divergent validity is the extent to which a measure does not correlate with measures of unrelated constructs. In this case, the "Connectedness to Nature" scale was found to not correlate with SAT scores or a test of social desirability, which suggests that it is not measuring the same constructs as these other measures.

On the "Connectedness to Nature" Scale, Divergent Validity Was Established