Question 1

"What do you call yourself when asked about your ethnicity?" is an interview question designed to tap information about

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A)  an instrumental value. 
B)  a terminal value. 
C)  personal identity. 
D)  anger and hostility. 
A)  an instrumental value. 
B)  a terminal value. 
C)  personal identity. 
D)  anger and hostility. C

Question 2

When gauging the level of threat,postings on social media are evaluated.Of particular concern to assessors are communications that contain each of the following EXCEPT

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A)  an outright or direct threat made to the public figure. 
B)  an inappropriate plea for help addressed to the public figure. 
C)  an unsolicited request to the public figure for employment. 
D)  an angry complaint about, or addressed to, the public figure. 
A)  an outright or direct threat made to the public figure. 
B)  an inappropriate plea for help addressed to the public figure. 
C)  an unsolicited request to the public figure for employment. 
D)  an angry complaint about, or addressed to, the public figure. C

Question 3

Who of the following has done the MOST in terms of initiating academic interest in factor analysis as a way of understanding and measuring personality?

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A)  Wundt 
B)  Eysenck 
C)  Cattell 
D)  Butcher 
A)  Wundt 
B)  Eysenck 
C)  Cattell 
D)  Butcher C

Question 4

Rating scales may be used to

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A)  classify. 
B)  de-classify. 
C)  predict effectiveness. 
D)  All of these 
A)  classify. 
B)  de-classify. 
C)  predict effectiveness. 
D)  All of these

Question 5

A clinician has her clients rate every therapy session on a seven-point rating scale with "helpful" on one end,and "not helpful" on the other.This clinician is using a method of assessment called

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A)  the semantic differential. 
B)  forced-choice format. 
C)  adjective checklist format. 
D)  None of these 
A)  the semantic differential. 
B)  forced-choice format. 
C)  adjective checklist format. 
D)  None of these

Question 6

Data analysis for the Karisoke gorilla personality research entailed evaluation of correlations between scores on personality trait dimensions and corresponding

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A)  field ratings recorded within one week of the ratings on the personality dimensions. 
B)  codings on specially devised behavior rating scale. 
C)  historical behavior of the subjects as noted in archival records. 
D)  All of these 
A)  field ratings recorded within one week of the ratings on the personality dimensions. 
B)  codings on specially devised behavior rating scale. 
C)  historical behavior of the subjects as noted in archival records. 
D)  All of these

Question 7

Q-sort refers to a method of personality assessment in which the subject typically

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A)  projects onto ambiguous stimuli. 
B)  arranges cards with printed statements on them. 
C)  completes sentence stems on cards and arranges them in rank order. 
D)  responds to a series of numbered questions (q's) printed on cards. 
A)  projects onto ambiguous stimuli. 
B)  arranges cards with printed statements on them. 
C)  completes sentence stems on cards and arranges them in rank order. 
D)  responds to a series of numbered questions (q's) printed on cards.

Question 8

The tool of assessment that Dr.Rick Malone tends to rely on most is what Dr.Malone refers to

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A)  a threat assessment protocol. 
B)  sequential threat evaluation. 
C)  qualitative sequential assessment. 
D)  structured professional judgment. 
A)  a threat assessment protocol. 
B)  sequential threat evaluation. 
C)  qualitative sequential assessment. 
D)  structured professional judgment.

Question 9

From the discussion in the text,which of the following terms BEST go together?

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A)  idiographic-ipsative 
B)  nomothetic-ipsative 
C)  nomothetic-idiographic 
D)  highly differentiated/high internal locus of control 
A)  idiographic-ipsative 
B)  nomothetic-ipsative 
C)  nomothetic-idiographic 
D)  highly differentiated/high internal locus of control

Question 10

The research of Gosling et al.(2003)can be summarized by stating simply that

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A)  rhesus monkeys exhibit motivated behavior. 
B)  dogs have personality. 
C)  differences in personality are inherited in mice. 
D)  personality is multifaceted in parrots. 
A)  rhesus monkeys exhibit motivated behavior. 
B)  dogs have personality. 
C)  differences in personality are inherited in mice. 
D)  personality is multifaceted in parrots.

Question 11

Takumi completes a self-report inventory of personality.Generalizing from what you read in Chapter 11,the best person to ask to complete that same inventory to learn about Takumi would be

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A)  a close family member of Takumi. 
B)  a classmate or fellow employee of Takumi. 
C)  someone who was just introduced to Takumi. 
D)  None of these 
A)  a close family member of Takumi. 
B)  a classmate or fellow employee of Takumi. 
C)  someone who was just introduced to Takumi. 
D)  None of these

Question 12

The MOST frequently used and MOST researched personality test is the

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A)  Mooney Problem Checklist. 
B)  Rorschach. 
C)  16 PF. 
D)  MMPI-2. 
A)  Mooney Problem Checklist. 
B)  Rorschach. 
C)  16 PF. 
D)  MMPI-2.

Question 13

The assumption that a constellation of traits and states may be used to identify a particular category of personality is inherent in

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A)  a taxonomy of personality. 
B)  a personality typology. 
C)  a personality disposition. 
D)  an astrological sign. 
A)  a taxonomy of personality. 
B)  a personality typology. 
C)  a personality disposition. 
D)  an astrological sign.

Question 14

Forced-choice item formats are typically employed to control which of the following?

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A)  the reliability of respondent's response patterns 
B)  test-takers' tendency toward impression management 
C)  interviewers' tendency to stray from the points of focus 
D)  None of these 
A)  the reliability of respondent's response patterns 
B)  test-takers' tendency toward impression management 
C)  interviewers' tendency to stray from the points of focus 
D)  None of these

Question 15

An implication of terms such as self-concept differentiation is that

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A)  personality traits can be fragmented. 
B)  the more unified one's self-perception, the better. 
C)  traits are context dependent. 
D)  None of these 
A)  personality traits can be fragmented. 
B)  the more unified one's self-perception, the better. 
C)  traits are context dependent. 
D)  None of these

Question 16

In the Karisoke study of gorilla personality,inter-rater reliability was found to be ____ among the ____ raters.

Accepted Answer

A)  satisfactory; 4 
B)  satisfactory; 8 
C)  unsatisfactory; 8 
D)  unsatisfactory; 2 
A)  satisfactory; 4 
B)  satisfactory; 8 
C)  unsatisfactory; 8 
D)  unsatisfactory; 2

Question 17

Which statement is TRUE regarding the reliability of the MMPI-2?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has low test-retest reliability, acceptable internal consistency for the clinical and validity scales, and acceptable internal consistency for the content scales. 
B)  It has acceptable test-retest reliability, low internal consistency for the clinical and validity scales, and low internal consistency for the content scales. 
C)  It has acceptable test-retest reliability, low internal consistency for the clinical and validity scales, and acceptable internal consistency for the content scales. 
D)  It has low test-retest reliability, acceptable internal consistency for the clinical and validity scales, and low internal consistency for the content scales. 
A)  It has low test-retest reliability, acceptable internal consistency for the clinical and validity scales, and acceptable internal consistency for the content scales. 
B)  It has acceptable test-retest reliability, low internal consistency for the clinical and validity scales, and low internal consistency for the content scales. 
C)  It has acceptable test-retest reliability, low internal consistency for the clinical and validity scales, and acceptable internal consistency for the content scales. 
D)  It has low test-retest reliability, acceptable internal consistency for the clinical and validity scales, and low internal consistency for the content scales.

Question 18

How many scales are there in the MMPI-2-RF?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50 
A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50

Question 19

In recent years,which of the following has received the LEAST attention in the scholarly literature?

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A)  personality traits 
B)  personality states 
C)  personality types 
D)  patterns of individual states and traits 
A)  personality traits 
B)  personality states 
C)  personality types 
D)  patterns of individual states and traits

Question 20

Factor analysis is a statistical procedure designed to identify

Accepted Answer

A)  the minimum number of variables accounting for the intercorrelations between the phenomena. 
B)  the maximum number of variables accounting for the intercorrelations between the phenomena. 
C)  the median number of variables accounting for the intercorrelations between the phenomena. 
D)  all potential variables accounting for the intercorrelations between the phenomena. 
A)  the minimum number of variables accounting for the intercorrelations between the phenomena. 
B)  the maximum number of variables accounting for the intercorrelations between the phenomena. 
C)  the median number of variables accounting for the intercorrelations between the phenomena. 
D)  all potential variables accounting for the intercorrelations between the phenomena.

"What do you call yourself when asked about your ethnicity?" is an interview question designed to tap information about

When gauging the level of threat,postings on social media are evaluated.Of particular concern to assessors are communications that contain each of the following EXCEPT

Who of the following has done the MOST in terms of initiating academic interest in factor analysis as a way of understanding and measuring personality?

Rating scales may be used to

A clinician has her clients rate every therapy session on a seven-point rating scale with "helpful" on one end,and "not helpful" on the other.This clinician is using a method of assessment called

Data analysis for the Karisoke gorilla personality research entailed evaluation of correlations between scores on personality trait dimensions and corresponding

Q-sort refers to a method of personality assessment in which the subject typically

The tool of assessment that Dr.Rick Malone tends to rely on most is what Dr.Malone refers to

From the discussion in the text,which of the following terms BEST go together?

The research of Gosling et al.(2003)can be summarized by stating simply that

Takumi completes a self-report inventory of personality.Generalizing from what you read in Chapter 11,the best person to ask to complete that same inventory to learn about Takumi would be

The MOST frequently used and MOST researched personality test is the

The assumption that a constellation of traits and states may be used to identify a particular category of personality is inherent in

Forced-choice item formats are typically employed to control which of the following?

An implication of terms such as self-concept differentiation is that

In the Karisoke study of gorilla personality,inter-rater reliability was found to be among the raters.

Which statement is TRUE regarding the reliability of the MMPI-2?

How many scales are there in the MMPI-2-RF?

In recent years,which of the following has received the LEAST attention in the scholarly literature?

Factor analysis is a statistical procedure designed to identify

Psychological Testing and Assessment

Historical, Cultural, and Legalethical Considerations

A Statistics Refresher

Of Tests and Testing

Reliability

Validity

Utility

Test Development

Intelligence and Its Measurement

Assessment for Education

Personality Assessment Methods

Clinical and Counseling Assessment

Neuropsychological Assessment

Assessment,Careers,and Business

Filters

Exam 11: Personality Assessment: an Overview

"What do you call yourself when asked about your ethnicity?" is an interview question designed to tap information about

When gauging the level of threat,postings on social media are evaluated.Of particular concern to assessors are communications that contain each of the following EXCEPT

Who of the following has done the MOST in terms of initiating academic interest in factor analysis as a way of understanding and measuring personality?

Rating scales may be used to

A clinician has her clients rate every therapy session on a seven-point rating scale with "helpful" on one end,and "not helpful" on the other.This clinician is using a method of assessment called

Data analysis for the Karisoke gorilla personality research entailed evaluation of correlations between scores on personality trait dimensions and corresponding

Q-sort refers to a method of personality assessment in which the subject typically

The tool of assessment that Dr.Rick Malone tends to rely on most is what Dr.Malone refers to

From the discussion in the text,which of the following terms BEST go together?

The research of Gosling et al.(2003)can be summarized by stating simply that

Takumi completes a self-report inventory of personality.Generalizing from what you read in Chapter 11,the best person to ask to complete that same inventory to learn about Takumi would be

The MOST frequently used and MOST researched personality test is the

The assumption that a constellation of traits and states may be used to identify a particular category of personality is inherent in

Forced-choice item formats are typically employed to control which of the following?

An implication of terms such as self-concept differentiation is that

In the Karisoke study of gorilla personality,inter-rater reliability was found to be ____ among the ____ raters.

Which statement is TRUE regarding the reliability of the MMPI-2?

How many scales are there in the MMPI-2-RF?

In recent years,which of the following has received the LEAST attention in the scholarly literature?

Factor analysis is a statistical procedure designed to identify

Psychological Testing and Assessment

Historical, Cultural, and Legalethical Considerations

A Statistics Refresher

Of Tests and Testing

Reliability

Validity

Utility

Test Development

Intelligence and Its Measurement

Assessment for Education

Personality Assessment Methods

Clinical and Counseling Assessment

Neuropsychological Assessment

Assessment,Careers,and Business

Filters

In the Karisoke study of gorilla personality,inter-rater reliability was found to be among the raters.