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An emphasis on discriminant validity helps make the PAI relatively easy to interpret as compared to instruments with lower discriminant validity?

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The question is false. An emphasis on discriminant validity does not make the PAI relatively easy to interpret as compared to instruments with lower discriminant validity.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is false. An emphasis on discriminant validity does not make the PAI (Personality Assessment Inventory) relatively easy to interpret as compared to instruments with lower discriminant validity.

Discriminant validity refers to the ability of an assessment to measure distinct constructs that are not supposed to be related. If an assessment has high discriminant validity, it means that it is able to differentiate between different constructs and does not measure them as the same thing.

While high discriminant validity can contribute to the interpretability and accuracy of an instrument, it does not guarantee that the PAI is easier to interpret than other assessments with lower discriminant validity. The ease of interpretation depends on various factors, including the complexity and clarity of the assessment items, the comprehensiveness of the scoring system, and the availability of normative data.

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