Zelda is given an intelligence test and scores in the high-average range. To make sure that this particular intelligence test has high _________ validity, her results are compared to her performance on the SAT, which is known to be related to intelligence

a. internal
b. face
c. construct
d. criterion

Answer: D

Psychology

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Psychology