A Major Difference Between the Big Five and the MMPI-2

question 162

Multiple Choice

A major difference between the Big Five and the MMPI-2 is:

• A) the Big Five is ideally suited for measuring abnormal personality traits.
• B) the Big Five is an idiographic approach, whereas the MMPI-2 takes a nomothetic approach to measuring personality.
• C) the MMPI-2 accounts for states and situational factors, whereas the Big Five does not.
• D) the MMPI-2 can be used to measure abnormal personality traits.

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Definitions:

Nondirective Interview

A selection interview in which the interviewer has great discretion in choosing questions to ask each candidate.

Established Set

Generally refers to a predefined or widely recognized collection of rules, procedures, or concepts that are accepted within a specific context or organization.

Interviewer

A person responsible for conducting interviews, usually to evaluate candidates for employment or gather information.

Race Norming

A controversial practice in which test scores are adjusted based on the race or ethnicity of the test taker, often used to counteract bias but criticized for being discriminatory itself.