39 Questions
Which of the following best describes objective methods of personality assessment?
They employ a multiple choice format
What is the purpose of a scale in objective methods of personality assessment?
To rate agreement or disagreement with items
Which approach categorizes people based on a combination of personality traits?
Type-based approach
What is the Myers Brigg Type Inventory?
A type-based approach to personality assessment
What is the underlying idea behind the Myers Brigg Type Inventory?
People exhibit stable preferences in the way they take in information and make decisions
What is a major criticism of the Myers Brigg Type Inventory test scores?
Test scores lack test-retest reliability
What is another major criticism of the Myers Brigg Type Inventory test scores?
Test scores lack predictive validity
Which approach places emphasis on similarities between people to categorize them?
Type-based approach
What is the main focus of the type-based approach?
Similarities between people
Which approach is commonly used in commercial settings for personality assessment?
Type-based approach
Which approach is commonly used in research settings for personality assessment?
Trait-based approach
Which approach places emphasis on differences between people to categorize them?
Trait-based approach
Which approach examines individual characteristics measured separately and emphasizes differences between people?
Trait-based approach
What is the main focus of the trait-based approach?
Differences between people
Does the trait-based approach create a profile of a person's unique constellation of traits?
No, a profile is not created
Which of the following is NOT one of the five major dimensions of personality measured by the NEO PI-R?
Agreeableness
What is the lexical approach used by the NEO PI-R based on?
A factor analysis of adjectives in the English dictionary
How many facets define each domain in the NEO PI-R?
30
Which of the following best describes the NEO PI-R?
It includes 5 traits with 6 facets with each facet containing 8 items
What is the range of the response scale used in the NEO PI-R?
Strongly disagree (1) to strongly agree (5)
What is the source of the norms provided for the NEO PI-R?
500 men and 500 women from the U.S.
Which of the following is true about inter-rater reliabilities for the Big Five dimensions?
They range from .70 to .80
What is the range of consensual validity for correlations between self-report ratings and rater-report ratings for the Big Five dimensions?
.45 to .60
According to Ashton and Lee (2012), what is the correct number of factors in personality assessment?
6
What are the characteristics of people with high levels of H factor in personality assessment?
Sincere and modest
What are the characteristics of people with low levels of H factor in personality assessment?
Deceitful and pretentious
Which of the following is NOT a facet included in the H factor of personality assessment?
Neuroticism
Which of the following best describes the H factor of personality assessment?
It measures honesty and humility
Which approach is known for its comprehensive, valid descriptions and reliable predictions?
Trait-Based
What is NOT a major drawback of the type-based approach?
Complex
Which of the following was NOT considered a 'first generation' performance test of the personality trait 'exuberance'?
Speed of writing backwards
What is the main criticism of the 'first generation' performance tests of personality?
They lack validity
Who published examples of possible 'performance tests of personality'?
James Cattell
Which of the following is a key indicator measured by the Grief Play Scale?
Offensive character names
What personality traits are positively correlated with scores on the Grief Play Scale?
Psychopathy and narcissism
What type of validity is needed in personality assessment instead of concurrent validity?
Predictive validity
Which of the following is a limitation of using performance tests as a personality measure?
Performance tests measure behavior in only one place and time
When did second generation objective personality tests emerge?
1990s
What is the basis for correlating scores with self-report questionnaires in performance tests as a personality measure?
Concurrent validity
Study Notes
Personality Assessment
- Objective methods of personality assessment use standardized procedures to measure personality traits.
- In objective methods, a scale is used to quantify responses and provide a numerical score.
Myers-Briggs Type Inventory (MBTI)
- The MBTI categorizes people based on a combination of personality traits.
- The underlying idea behind the MBTI is that people prefer to interact with the world in certain ways, such as introverted or extroverted.
- A major criticism of the MBTI is that test scores are not reliable and do not predict job performance or other life outcomes.
- Another major criticism is that the MBTI lacks a clear theoretical basis and is not grounded in psychological research.
Type-Based Approach
- The type-based approach places emphasis on similarities between people to categorize them.
- The main focus of the type-based approach is to categorize people into discrete categories or types.
Trait-Based Approach
- The trait-based approach places emphasis on differences between people to categorize them.
- The trait-based approach examines individual characteristics measured separately and emphasizes differences between people.
- The main focus of the trait-based approach is to measure individual differences in personality traits.
- The trait-based approach creates a profile of a person's unique constellation of traits.
NEO PI-R
- The NEO PI-R is a trait-based approach that measures personality across five major dimensions.
- The NEO PI-R uses a lexical approach, which is based on the idea that people's descriptions of themselves and others are a good indicator of personality.
- Each domain in the NEO PI-R is defined by six facets.
- The NEO PI-R uses a 5-point response scale, and the norms are based on a large sample of adults.
- Inter-rater reliabilities for the Big Five dimensions are high, and consensual validity for correlations between self-report ratings and rater-report ratings is moderate to high.
H Factor
- According to Ashton and Lee (2012), there are six factors in personality assessment, including the H factor.
- People with high levels of H factor are honest, humble, and have high integrity.
- People with low levels of H factor are dishonest, arrogant, and lacking in integrity.
- The H factor is not included in the NEO PI-R.
Performance Tests
- Performance tests are used to assess personality traits, such as exuberance.
- Performance tests are known for their comprehensive, valid descriptions and reliable predictions.
- A limitation of performance tests is that they may not be directly applicable to real-life situations.
Grief Play Scale
- The Grief Play Scale measures a person's ability to playfully engage with difficult emotions.
- Scores on the Grief Play Scale are positively correlated with openness to experience and extraversion.
- The Grief Play Scale is an example of a performance test.
Second-Generation Objective Personality Tests
- Second-generation objective personality tests emerged in the 1990s.
- These tests are based on correlating scores with self-report questionnaires and are a more reliable measure of personality.
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