Reliability, in diagnostic testing, means the findings are:

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Reliability in diagnostic testing means that the findings are accurate and consistent, suggesting that the results can be replicated under similar circumstances. Therefore, option D, accurate and consistent, is the best choice. The other options are incorrect as reliability implies consistency, so the findings should not be different at different times, highly variable, or different when done by different psychologists. Additionally, the findings may not be the same for every phobia sufferer, as individual differences are normal.

Reliability, in Diagnostic Testing, Means the Findings Are