If a psychological test claims to test intelligence but is actually testing accumulated knowledge and trivia, which of the following is definitely a problem with that test?

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The problem with the test is that it lacks validity, which refers to the degree to which a test measures what it claims to measure. If a test claims to measure intelligence, but instead measures accumulated knowledge and trivia, it is not valid for measuring intelligence. Reliability (consistency of results), norms (establishing a basis for comparison), and standardization (ensuring equal testing conditions) may also be important factors in a test's accuracy, but they are not the primary concern in this scenario.

If a Psychological Test Claims to Test Intelligence but Is