Which Example Represents the Assessment and Measurement Root of Personality

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which example represents the assessment and measurement root of personality psychology?

• A) administering a test of extraversion to a large group of people
• B) proposing a set number of traits that define the entirety of personality
• C) developing a personality theory based on people's unconscious impulses
• D) drawing conclusions about personality dimensions based on works of fiction by great authors

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Definitions:

Nonverbal Communication

The transmission of messages or signals through a non-linguistic means, such as facial expressions, body language, and gestures.

Cognitive Assessment

The process of measuring an individual's mental functions and abilities, typically involving tests or evaluations of memory, reasoning, attention, and language skills.

Concurrent Evaluations

A process where multiple assessments or evaluations are conducted at the same time to compare outcomes, effectiveness, or other variables.

Retrospective Evaluations

Assessments or reviews of past events or actions to judge their efficacy or significance.