A measure of conscientiousness produces very similar scores each time a person repeats the exercise, but it doesn't predict whether a person is reliable in everyday life. This measure appears to be
A) reliable and valid.
B) valid but not reliable.
C) reliable but not valid.
D) neither reliable nor valid.

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The measure of conscientiousness produces very similar scores each time a person repeats the exercise, which indicates that it is reliable. However, the measure does not predict whether a person is reliable in everyday life, which suggests that it is not valid. Therefore, the measure is reliable but not valid.

A Measure of Conscientiousness Produces Very Similar Scores Each Time