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diagnosticity  

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  • Definition Diagnosticity refers to the extent to which a source of data can discriminate between a particular hypothesis and its alternatives. In social situations, individuals often observe others' behaviors and attempt to form an impression about their personality and aptitudes. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Psychology; Diagnosticity]

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