On a personality test assessing hostility, researchers have included the items, "I react strongly when someone gets in my way" and "I will let someone know if they have made me angry," and they are asking respondents to indicate the extent to which they agree. These questions would be considered to have __________.

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These questions directly assess aspects of hostility, making it apparent what the test is trying to measure, which is the essence of face validity.

On a Personality Test Assessing Hostility, Researchers Have Included the Items