When constructing a scale, adding 'strongly agree', 'mildly agree', 'neither agree nor disagree', 'mildly disagree' and 'strongly disagree' to a dichotomous 'agree or disagree' response category increase the scale's:
A) reliability.
B) practicality.
C) validity.
D) sensitivity.

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Adding more response options to a scale increases its sensitivity, as individuals are able to express levels of agreement or disagreement more precisely. This can improve the scale's ability to detect subtle changes and differences.

When Constructing a Scale, Adding 'Strongly Agree', 'Mildly Agree', 'Neither