Procedures Used to Measure and Evaluate Personality Traits, Emotional States

question 98

Multiple Choice

Procedures used to measure and evaluate personality traits, emotional states, aptitudes, and values are called:

• A) field research.
• B) laboratory observations.
• C) control conditions.
• D) psychological tests.

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Definitions:

Law Of Effect

A psychological rule that suggests actions leading to rewarding outcomes are more likely to recur, whereas actions that result in negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.

Woodchuck

A ground-dwelling rodent also known as a groundhog, widely recognized for its burrowing habits and significance in North American folklore.

Walnut

A type of nut obtained from trees of the genus Juglans, known for its hard shell and edible seed.

Primary Reinforcer

Something that is naturally rewarding, such as food or drink, that does not require any learning to be considered pleasurable.