Suppose the authors of an anxiety test claim that the test (a) accurately measures the degree of anxiety and (b) leads to more effective treatment of the condition. The second claim (b) calls for demonstrating __________ validity.

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Consequential validity refers to the extent to which a test leads to beneficial outcomes, such as more effective treatment, which is what claim (b) is about.

Suppose the Authors of an Anxiety Test Claim That the Test