When Joyce takes a personality test, she is told that the test is reliable, that is, it:
A) predicts other criteria of the personality trait in question.
B) compares its results against established standards of performance.
C) produces the same results from one time to the next.
D) measures what it is designed to measure.

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Reliability refers to the consistency of a measure over time. If a personality test produces the same results from one administration to the next, it is considered reliable. Options A, B, and D are related to validity, which refers to the accuracy of a measure in assessing the intended construct.

When Joyce Takes a Personality Test, She Is Told That