The results from a study that examined self-concept clarity and self-esteem indicated that participants had less consistency and stability in their self-descriptions over time. This would suggest that assessment of this variable would present issues with:
A) content validity.
B) internal consistency reliability.
C) test-retest reliability.
D) alternative forms reliability.

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Test-retest reliability measures the consistency of scores over time. Given that participants had less consistency and stability in their self-descriptions over time, assessing self-concept clarity and self-esteem would present issues with test-retest reliability. Therefore, C is the best choice. The study results do not suggest any issues with internal consistency reliability or alternative forms reliability, so B and D are incorrect choices. The study results suggest that the content validity of self-concept clarity and self-esteem would not be affected, so A is an incorrect choice.

The Results from a Study That Examined Self-Concept Clarity and Self-Esteem