What Are the Two Primary Criteria for Evaluating Personality Judgments

question 40

Multiple Choice

What are the two primary criteria for evaluating personality judgments?

• A) interjudge agreement and internal consistency
• B) internal consistency and behavioral prediction
• C) interjudge agreement and behavioral prediction
• D) predictive validity and behavioral prediction

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Definitions:

Linguistic Style

The distinctive way in which an individual uses language, including choices of words, tone, and syntax.

Directness

The quality of being straightforward and clear in communication without any evasion or ambiguity.

Indirectness

A communication approach where the speaker's intentions are implied rather than explicitly stated.

Pacing

The skill of adjusting one's speed or level of effort to match the situation or the behaviors of others.