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Explain what psychologists mean by "personality." Also, identify the four major types of personality theories discussed in this chapter and briefly explain how each theory views personality.
Projective Tests
Psychological assessment tools that use ambiguous stimuli to elicit responses that reveal aspects of an individual's personality.
Objective Tests
Standardized assessments that measure an individual's knowledge or abilities in a specific area, using questions with fixed responses.
Drawbacks
Negative aspects or disadvantages associated with a situation, action, or decision.
Vulnerability-Stress Explanation
A model that explains how individual vulnerability interacts with external stressors to increase the likelihood of developing psychological disorders.
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