Personality Assessment Techniques Quiz
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What distinguishes projective techniques from other personality tests?

  • They reveal unconscious motivations and hidden desires (correct)
  • They involve structured tasks with limited responses
  • They focus on physical appearance and clothing
  • They are based on conscious thoughts and behaviors

What characterizes an unstructured task in projective techniques?

  • It limits the range of possible responses
  • It has a clear right or wrong answer
  • It permits an endless range of possible responses (correct)
  • It is based on specific visual stimuli

How do projective tests help uncover personality issues?

  • By limiting responses to test material
  • By analyzing structured tasks
  • By focusing on physical appearance
  • By allowing clients to project unconscious concerns onto stimuli (correct)

What was the historical origin of projective techniques?

<p>In 1879 with the Word association test by Gallon (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are projective instruments considered disguised testing procedures?

<p>Because test takers are not aware of the psychological interpretation of responses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do projective techniques differ from normal interviews or conversations?

<p>They allow individuals to reveal hidden personality attributes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the limitations of using interviews for personality assessment?

<p>Interviewees may misinform or lie to the interviewer. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Halo effect in the context of interviews for personality assessment?

<p>Misinterpreting comments and behavior in line with the initial impression. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might biases occur during interviews for personality assessment?

<p>Interviewers may have personal beliefs or prejudices. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique of measuring personality involves answering questions asked by a professional?

<p>Interviews (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge faced with self-report data in interviews?

<p>Interviewees may hide true information for social desirability. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which problem arises due to demanding reports of innermost feelings from clients during interviews?

<p>Misinformation or distortion by the interviewee (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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