A psychologist in the counseling center interviews a student in crisis who is having suicidal thoughts. As part of the assessment process, the psychologist administers a test designed to evaluate potential suicide risk. Which type of validity is the psychologist relying on in this scenario?

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The psychologist is relying on predictive validity, which refers to the ability of the test to accurately predict future behavior, in this case, the potential for suicide risk. The purpose of administering the test is to make an accurate prediction of the student's level of suicide risk, based on the results of the test.

A Psychologist in the Counseling Center Interviews a Student in Crisis