40 Questions
What is the primary focus of projective techniques in personality assessment?
Unique aspects of personality
What is the purpose of using ambiguous stimuli in projective techniques?
To elicit specific responses
What is the Freudian theory of projection in projective techniques?
Unconscious impulses are attributed to external entities
What is the primary use of projective techniques?
As aids to clinical uses or therapy
What is the theoretical development that led to the development of projective techniques?
Psychoanalytic theory
What is the main advantage of projective techniques according to proponents?
Ability to bypass conscious defences of the respondent
What is the classification of the Rorschach test?
Inkblot technique
What is the focus of projective techniques?
Unconscious and holistic self
What is the Association Phase of the Rorschach test?
The phase where the tester records word-for-word what the individual says in response to the cards
Which of the following is NOT scored during the Rorschach test?
Emotions
What is S. Beck's interpretation of the Rorschach test?
The responses themselves are interpreted
What is the main reason why the Rorschach test fell into disrepute in the 1960s?
Lack of standardisation in administration and scoring
How many interpretations need to be done before someone is considered adequate in their use of the Rorschach test?
100 interpretations
What is the Rorschach Inkblot Test and how is it administered?
The Rorschach Inkblot Test is a projective technique that involves individuals perceiving inkblot stimuli and revealing their personality through associations triggered by the stimulus. It is administered by using 10 symmetrical ink blots on separate cards and having the individual describe what they see.
What are some criticisms of projective techniques, including the Rorschach Inkblot Test?
Projective techniques lack standardization, systematic scoring and interpretation procedures, and normative data.
What was the initial purpose of the Rorschach Inkblot Test?
To test Swiss psychiatrist Hermann Rorschach's theory about why delusions occurred.
What is the original method of scoring and interpretation of the TAT test?
Scoring based on hero, needs, and press
How many cards are there in the TAT test?
19
What is the purpose of the TAT test?
To examine specific traits or issues in the test-taker
How many sessions are used for the TAT test and how many cards are responded to in each session?
2 sessions with 10 cards each
What is the main challenge in establishing reliability and validity of the TAT test?
The diverse scoring and administration procedures
What is the Exner's Comprehensive System?
A scoring system that advocates standardized administration, scoring, and interpretation of the Rorschach Test
What is the inter-rater reliability in Exner's Comprehensive System?
It is generally adequate (greater than 0.85)
What is the main problem with the validity data in Exner's Comprehensive System?
There is a lack of extensive validity studies
What is the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)?
A commonly used projective technique involving stimuli in the form of pictures
How many cards are available in the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)?
31
What is one limitation of the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)?
The test taker's gender and social class can influence the stories told
What is a need-based scoring scheme in the TAT?
A system that aims to systematize administration and scoring of TAT
What is the inter-scorer reliability of McClelland's need for achievement scoring scheme?
0.82-0.9
What is a criticism of the sentence completion test?
It can only assess conscious aspects of personality
What is the test-retest reliability of need-based scoring schemes?
Generally in the 0.3 range
What is the scoring scale used in the Rotter Incomplete Sentences Blank?
0 to 6
What is the purpose of the stems in the Incomplete Sentences Blank tests?
To elicit responses relevant to a particular personality domain.
What is the internal consistency of the Rotter Incomplete Sentences Blank, according to Cronbach's Alpha?
0.69
What is the validity of the Incomplete Sentences Blank tests?
Questionable due to lack of supporting evidence and research.
What is the level of validity for projective techniques according to the text?
Negligible
What is the minimum inter-score reliability mentioned in the text?
0.7
What is the main advantage of self-report measures over projective techniques?
They are more standardized
What is the main disadvantage of projective techniques compared to self-report measures?
They lack response style indices
What is the level of test-retest reliability for specific features according to the text?
Unreliable
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