Which of the Following Is NOT True About Standardized Personality

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about standardized personality instruments?

• A)The majority are self-report instruments.
• B)Individuals are unable to distort their results on them.
• C)The most commonly used is the MMPI-2.
• D)Practitioners need extensive training and supervision before using them.

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Definitions:

Blocking Effect

A phenomenon in which a previously learned association prevents the acquisition of a new association involving the same stimulus.

Conditional Response

A conditioned reaction to a once neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus through repeated pairing.

Anticipatory Response

A reaction that occurs in anticipation of an upcoming event or stimulus, often based on previous experiences or expectations.

Operant Conditioning

An educational method where behavior intensity is altered through rewards or penalties.