In an investigation of the psychometric properties of the Criminal Sentiments Scale (CSS), Witte et al. (2006) administered the scale to 72 sex offenders. They found that scores on the scale correlated positively with recidivism for nonsexual crimes, but not for sexual crimes. This research suggests that: and explain why?
Question 14 options:
A) the CSS is a valid measure of sentiment to commit sexual crimes, but not a valid measure of the sentiment to commit nonsexual crimes.
B) the CSS is a valid measure of sentiment to commit nonsexual crimes, but not a valid measure of the sentiment to commit sexual crimes.
C) the CSS has validity.
D) the CSS is not a reliable measure.