A researcher develops an animal model,using monkeys,of Parkinson's Disease,which is noted by tremor,among other symptoms,in humans.In the behavioral procedure,monkeys also exhibited a clear tremor and the researchers find that the monkeys have degeneration to dopamine neurons similar to that seen in Parkinson's disease patients.What is this test an example of?
A) Internal validity
B) Predictive validity
C) Face validity
D) Construct validity

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Construct validity is the extent to which a test measures what it is supposed to measure. In this case, the test is supposed to measure Parkinson's Disease, and it does so by measuring tremor and degeneration to dopamine neurons, which are both symptoms of Parkinson's Disease.

A Researcher Develops an Animal Model,using Monkeys,of Parkinson's Disease,which Is