On a true/false inventory,a respondent selects true for an item that reads,"I summer in Tehran." The individual scoring the test would BEST interpret this response as indicative of the fact that this respondent
A) is extremely wealthy, with great holdings in oil.
B) is responding randomly to test items.
C) is of Middle Eastern descent.
D) requires more stimulation than Cape Cod has to offer.

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The statement "I summer in Tehran" is clearly false, as Tehran is known for its hot and dry summers. Therefore, selecting "true" for this statement indicates that the respondent is not taking the test seriously and may be responding randomly. The other answer choices are not necessarily indicated by the respondent's answer.

On a True/false Inventory,a Respondent Selects True for an Item