As Part of the Initial Screening for Possible Employment, a Nuclear

question 195

Multiple Choice

As part of the initial screening for possible employment, a nuclear power company administers a psychological test that yields scores on tendencies toward depression, schizophrenia, and psychasthenia. What is the name of this psychological test?

• A) Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
• B) Myers-Briggs Personality Indicator
• C) Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Adults (WAIS)
• D) Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)

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Definitions:

Difficult Temperament

A personality trait characterized by a negative mood, intense reactions, and poor adaptability to new situations or environments, often identifiable in infancy.

Insecure Attachment

describes a type of attachment style where individuals experience difficulty forming stable and trusting relationships due to early childhood experiences.

Spoiled

Describes an individual, often a child, who is overindulged or excessively catered to, leading to entitled behavior or poor social skills.

Attachment Theory

According to Bowlby, the infant and his primary caregiver(s) participate in an interactive system that has evolved to keep the infant safe and ensure survival. As the infant changes cognitively and emotionally, an affectional bond with the caregiver emerges in stages, with a full-fledged attachment likely by about 7 or 8 months.