On Monday, Sal took a test developed to measure levels of sensation seeking and obtained a score of 13; he took the same test one week later and obtained the same score. Based on this information, you can most accurately conclude that the test is likely to be:
A) standardized.
B) reliable.
C) valid.
D) normed.

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The fact that Sal obtained the same score on the test one week apart suggests that the test is reliable, meaning it consistently measures the same thing over time. Standardization refers to the process of creating a uniform protocol for administering and scoring a test, which is not necessarily indicated by this information. Validity refers to whether a test measures what it claims to measure, and norming refers to the process of establishing a comparative ranking system for scores, which is also not indicated by this information.

On Monday, Sal Took a Test Developed to Measure Levels