Validity scales focus on three possible tendencies that could distort the answers given by test takers including:

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Validity scales are designed to detect three possible ways in which test takers may distort their answers: faking good (presenting oneself as better than one actually is), faking bad (presenting oneself as worse than one actually is), and inconsistent responses. Therefore, choice A is correct as it lists all three tendencies. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they either omit one or include an incorrect tendency.

Validity Scales Focus on Three Possible Tendencies That Could Distort