According to standards established by professional organizations in psychology, the developers of new personality tests are required to do all of the following EXCEPT
a. provide theoretical background and research evidence confirming the test is related to certain outcomes.
b. demonstrate that the test is valid and reliable.
c. specify the applications to which the test will be put.
d. specify the populations and cultures to which the test is applicable.
Answer: c: specify the applications to which the test will be put.
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A) allows us to the look at the multitude of ways in which our statuses and positions affect our experience B) allows us to focus on a single status as the cause of our experiences C) allows us to remain completely objective in our study of social behavior D) provides a framework for engaging in exclusion
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