PSY109 Quiz1

The term "objective" in personality testing refers to __________.

• having correct answers in the test

• the test format

• the test use

• the lack of objectivity of the test administrator.

The lack of objectivity in personality testing is usually associated to

• self-report nature of the tests.

• lack of triangulation.

• the different states in personality.

• the lack of training of the test administrator.

Some of the advantages of the use of objective personality tests are the following, EXCEPT

• Requires little explanation

• Quick administration

• Valid score interpretation.

• Quick analysis and interpretation

___________ are indirect methods of personality assessment.

• Objective Personality Tests

• Projective Personality Tests

• Intake Interview

• Behavioral Observation

_______ developed a "form interpretation test" using inkblots as the forms to be interpreted.

• Herman Rorschach

• Herman Rorshach

• Hermann Rorshach

• Hermann Rorschach

A third component in administering the inkblot test is ___________

• inquiry

• testing the limits

• asking the test taker to interpret the inkblot

• asking for possible movements.

________ is a comprehensive system for the administration, scoring, and interpretation of the inkblot test discussed in class.

• John's system

• Exner's system

• Expert system

• Inkblot system scoring

Originally known as the senior proponent of the Thematic Apperception Test

• Henry Murray

•  Christiana Morgan

• Lewis Termann

• Anna Freud

What is the cover story used in administering the Thematic Apperception Test?

In the TAT, interpretive systems incorporate or are based on Henry Murray's concepts of:

(write your answers separated by a comma)