If an examinee obtains a verbal score higher than his/her performance score, then the underlying true scores for verbal and performance abilities
A) must always show the same pattern
B) almost always show the same pattern
C) may or may not show the same pattern
D) are equivalent to the obtained scores

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The underlying true scores for verbal and performance abilities may or may not show the same pattern as the obtained scores due to various factors such as test anxiety, specific learning disabilities, or even the testing environment, which can affect performance on test day differently across domains.

If an Examinee Obtains a Verbal Score Higher Than His/her