Construct validity of a measure assessed by examining the extent to which scores on the measure are related to scores on other measures of the same construct or similar constructs

Portia is a 33-year-old married woman working as an accountant at a large firm. Eight months ago, her father, with whom she was close, died unexpectedly, and a month ago, her firm announced that they would be laying off 40% of its accountancy staff within the next three months. At present, Portia is experiencing moderate depressive and anxious symptoms, and these symptoms appear to be taking a

toll on both the quality of her work and the quality of her relationship with her husband. In the present case, which factor would be considered an etiological factor for her depression and anxiety? a. the downturn in the quality of her marital relationship. b. the downturn in her work quality. c. her father's death. d. more than one of the above

____ tends to be the MOST important domain for hoped- and feared-for self in older age.

A. Intelligence B. Wealth C. Love D. Health